New Delhi: Actor Sunil Shetty’s recent comments to undergo a natural childbirth of actor Sunil Shetty have shaken a wave of online reactions, which ignites a comprehensive conversation about birth options and social expectations.
In a recent conversation with News18 Showsha, the experienced actor praised Athiya, which he described as his strength during the birth process. “In a world where everyone wants to have a cesarean child, he chose not to do so and did a natural delivery. I remember how every nurse and pediatrician in the hospital said that it is incredible how he passed through the whole process. Athiya was very strong to do so, “Shetty said.
While many appreciated the emotional pride of the actor and the flexibility of Athiya, a significant number of social media users criticized the underlying implications that Caesarean delivery is a “low” or “easy” option.
A reddit user wrote, “When men are going to stop giving their opinion about women’s body? When society will stop doing justice to choose women for sections, epidural, etc..
Another user said, “Yes, because your body requires six weeks to heal after being open and while taking care of a newborn. Many women face complications from C-section. Also, Athiya had the possibility of helping to help-Nani, cooks-many other women who do not.”
A separate comment questioned the notion of discomfort as a benchmark of strength: “If he takes a ‘comfortable path’, is she ashamed? What is a strange way to praise someone.”
Sunel Shetty praised her daughter for a natural delivery rather than “comfort of C-section”.
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The debate with satirical jabs continued in the comfort story. “He should then let his visit to the local people of Mumbai … and praise him even more. Why the rest of private cars?” Another user wrote.
Athiya Shetty and her husband, cricketer KL Rahul recently announced the arrival of her baby girl. In January 2023, the couple, who tied the knot, shared joyful news with their fans through the Hardik Instagram post.
The announcement shown a cool painting of two swans with a date of “24-03-2025”, with a caption, “blessed with a baby girl.”
