Chrissy Teigen On Fertility Struggles And Why You Should Never Ask A Woman When She Plans To Have Kids
Chrissy Teigen: You Should Never Ask A Woman When She Plans To Have Kids
Rachel Moss— The Huffington Post UK
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Chrissy Teigen is sick and tired of people asking her when she is going to have children and wants everyone to stop putting pressure on women to become parents.
Speaking on Tyra Banks’ new lifestyle talk show FABLife, the model said she is constantly asked "when are you going to have kids?" when she is being interviewed and finds the question invasive.
"I can never imagine being that nosey...who knows what that person is going through?" she added.
"I will say honestly, John and I are having trouble. We would have had kids five, six years ago if it’d happened. But my gosh, it’s been a process, we've seen fertility doctors."
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The 29-year-old said while she can handle people asking her why she hasn't had children yet, she worries what effect that question may have on more vulnerable women.
"Anytime somebody asks me if I’m going to have kids, I’m like, ‘one day, you’re going to ask that to the wrong girl who’s really struggling, and it’s going to be really hurtful to them'.
"And I hate that. So, I hate it. Stop asking me."
Later in the show, Tyra Banks tearfully said that she too was fed up of being asked about her plans for motherhood.
"I'm so tired of seeing on my social media: 'Why don't you have kids, why don't you have kids?'" she said.
"You don't know what I'm going through, you have no idea."
The magic nutrient: Vitamin B6.This is one of the most important vitamins in aiding conception as it regulates the hormones. A B6 deficiency can lead to irregular menstruation and can also lead to poor egg and sperm development. (credit:Getty Images)
Asparagus(02 of10)
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The magic nutrient: Folic acid.Studies have found that folic acid can help reduce the risk of ovulatory failure. Women are also strongly advised to take folic acid supplements when trying to conceive. (credit:Getty Images)
Shellfish(03 of10)
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The magic nutrient: B12.Studies have suggested a link between B12 deficiency and abnormal oestrogen levels that may interfere with implantation of the fertilised egg. B12 may also help to strengthen the endometrium lining in egg fertilisation, decreasing the risk of miscarriage. (credit:Getty Images )
Eggs (04 of10)
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The magic nutrient: Vitamin D.A study by Yale University took Vitamin D measurements from 67 infertile women and found that only 7% of them had normal vitamin D levels, while the other 93% had either insufficient of clinical deficiency. They also found that none of the patients with PCOS had normal vitamin D levels. (credit:Getty Images)
Almonds(05 of10)
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The magic nutrient: Vitamin E.Studies suggest vitamin E can improve sperm health in men. A deficiency of vitamin E has also been linked to infertility in female rats. If you’re not convinced that an experiment with rats is evidence enough, it's also an antioxidant that helps to protect sperm and egg DNA. (credit:Getty Images)
Citrus fruit(06 of10)
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The magic nutrient: Vitamin C.A study in which infertile men were given 1,000mg of vitamin C twice daily, found that their sperm count and motility (their ability to move properly towards an egg) were improved. The vitamin is also said to improve hormone balance in women. (credit:Getty Images)
Tofu(07 of10)
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The magic nutrient: Iron.According to fertility expert, Hethir Rodriguez, “Studies have shown that women who do not get sufficient amounts of iron may suffer lack of ovulation and possibly poor egg health, which can inhibit pregnancy at a rate 60% higher than those with sufficient iron stores in their blood.” (credit:Getty Images)
Salmon(08 of10)
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The magic nutrient: Selenium.This mineral produces antioxidants that protect the eggs and sperm from free radicals. It can help prevent chromosome breakage, which is known to cause birth defects and miscarriages. Research also suggests that selenium may also make sperm more fertile. (credit:Getty Images)
Peas(09 of10)
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The magic nutrient: Zinc.Increasing zinc levels in infertile men has been shown to boost sperm levels, improve the form, function and quality of male sperm and decrease male fertility. For women, a lack of zinc can lead to an imbalance of oestrogen and progesterone. (credit:Getty Images)
Mackerel(10 of10)
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The magic nutrient: Essential fatty acids.These are, um, essential, for a strong reproductive system in women. DHA, one of the fatty acids found in fish oil has a significant impact on sperm health. A fatty acid deficiency leads to an increase in cholesterol in the sperm membrane which prevents sperm from proper maturation. (credit:Getty Images)