A Nigerian woman has sparked a heated online debate after declaring she would divorce her husband if he conducted a DNA test on their newborn child immediately after delivery. The controversial statement has gained widespread attention, especially on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, where she shared her opinion in response to a post by a man detailing how he performed a DNA test on his daughter shortly after birth.
In the post, the woman expressed her strong belief that relationships should be built on trust, and she could not tolerate being with a man who would feel the need to verify paternity right after childbirth. She quoted the post, emphasizing the importance of mutual trust in a marriage.
The woman’s statement read: “If I find out my husband did a DNA test after I just pushed a baby out, I’m leaving the hospital with my child and serving divorce papers.” She further addressed concerns about the possibility of baby swapping in hospitals, acknowledging the issue but insisting that any such test should be done openly and with prior communication. “And for those saying babies are swapped at hospitals, yes, we know that. But before running the test, you should inform your wife. Doing such a test secretly only translates to accusing her of infidelity,” she explained.
She went on to stress that suspicion in a relationship is detrimental, stating, “If you feel suspicious about your wife cheating on you, just leave. Don’t inflict pain on yourself for life. You can’t be walking on eggshells with your life partner. If your immediate instinct is to run a DNA test after your wife just gave birth, then you shouldn’t be married to that person at all.”
The woman’s post continued with her reflection on the long-term consequences of suspicion in a relationship: “Whether you like it or not, you’d continue doubting that person for the rest of your life. God forbid I’m with a man who thinks I’d be so wicked as to let him father another man’s child.”
Her bold statement has since generated mixed reactions online, with some agreeing with her stance on trust and emotional integrity in marriage, while others argue that DNA testing could be essential for peace of mind and to avoid potential heartbreak in cases of doubt.
See some reactions below:
@amzee_stores: “yeah it’s weird, cause why are you doing that immediately your wife just gave birth? but what do you think is a better approach to things like this ?”
@Opluisteren: “If the baby was taken away from you for a certain time, I think it’s ok cause babies can be switched at birth accidentally or on purpose.”
@Themba_Wolfie: “Understandably so, I wouldn’t blame you. But after seeing our brothers, cousins, friends, and neighbors raising kids that aren’t their own. Ngeke, that DNA test needs to be done. If it means you leaving, then so be it. As long as we co-parent great.”
@ShianthiEstrada: “Idk why men are crying on your mentions. I agree that they have all the right to make the paternity test but you also have all the right to leave if you don’t feel respected. If they think their wife is unfaithful, what are you doing with them?”
@Chimaizuobi: “Ladies need to understand that we do DNA test to avoid our babies getting swapped in the hospital.”
@HueyTV_: “That’s a childish/selfish reaction to a sensible and secure decision. I can trust someone and still want confirmation simultaneously.”
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if i find out my husband had a dna test done after i just pushed a baby out, immediately i leave the hospital i’m leaving with my child and serving divorce papers. https://t.co/VFQAAhNolf
— Oluwatofarati (@Mahutin7) December 27, 2024
