Isha Sesay, the former CNN correspondent, shares her journey to motherhood and overcoming health challenges after welcoming her daughter via IVF.
Last year, the 47-year-old journalist announced that she decided to become a mother on her own via IVF. In an essay she posted on October 28, 2022, she disclosed the events that led to her decision to have a child on her own.
She wrote about how after her marriage ended and her mother suffered a stroke, she reflected on her life and decided she would greatly regret not having a child.
In a new update, Isha Sesay revealed that she welcomed her daughter on February 17. The birth of her daughter came with health issues, including pre-eclampsia and bleeding. Despite the challenges, she shared that the darkest part is over now, and she is back home with her newborn daughter, whom she welcomed with joy and gratitude.