With great technology comes great responsibility—don’t abuse the gift.
The conversation around Ms. Upasana Konidela’s comments on egg freezing has ignited widespread discussion. Some see it as a progressive choice, while others argue it oversimplifies a complex issue. Like many topics involving women’s health, careers, and motherhood, there is no universal right or wrong.
Egg freezing comes with both benefits and limitations. It can be a thoughtful option for some, but it isn’t suitable for all.
Why Egg Freezing Can Be Helpful
For women who are ambitious, career-oriented, or simply not ready for motherhood, egg freezing can act like a fertility insurance plan. It supports:
- Women prioritizing education or career growth
- Those who have not found a compatible partner
- Women with a family history of early menopause
- Individuals undergoing medical treatments that may affect fertility
When used wisely and with realistic expectations, technology becomes a powerful tool.
Why Egg Freezing Is Not for Everyone
It’s also important to highlight the limitations:
- High financial cost
- No guarantee of future pregnancy
- Emotional and physical stress
- Risk of creating false reassurance
This is why what Upasana said is neither completely right nor completely wrong. The decision must be individualized.
Motherhood Is More Than Just Conceiving
One aspect often overlooked in public debates is that pregnancy is only the first step.
Raising a child requires:
- Emotional stability
- A healthy support system
- Ample time and energy
- A nurturing environment
The idea that “it takes a village to raise a child” is still true. Family support — especially from parents and in-laws — can make a world of difference. Practically, this support becomes more available when the extended family is younger, healthier, and active.
Childbirth Is Not the Woman’s Responsibility Alone
In today’s world, where women shoulder equal or significant financial responsibility for the family, it is deeply unfair to expect them to bear the entire physical and emotional burden of childbirth and early parenting.
A woman’s biology already asks a lot of her:
- Pregnancy
- Childbirth
- Postpartum recovery
- Breastfeeding
- Hormonal changes
When she is contributing financially as much as her partner, parental responsibilities must be shared too.
Her partner must be equally involved in:
- Planning for a child
- Supporting her physical and emotional well-being
- Participating in childcare
- Managing household work
- Creating a balanced environment for the family
And this mindset doesn’t start in adulthood.
Boys and young men should be taught from childhood to:
- Respect women
- Understand female biology
- Appreciate the demands of motherhood
- Share domestic and parenting responsibilities
When men are sensitized early, they grow into partners who stand beside women — not behind or ahead of them — in building a family.
The Decision Is Deeply Personal
Whether a woman chooses egg freezing or not depends on:
- Her ambitions
- Her family circumstances
- Medical considerations
- Personal beliefs
- Relationship dynamics
- Financial stability
No celebrity statement, societal pressure, or trend should dictate this choice.
The Bottom Line
Egg freezing is simply an option — not a requirement, not a miracle solution, and not a universal recommendation.
The right decision is the one that supports:
- A woman’s dreams
- Her health
- Her relationship
- Her future
- And the well-being of the next generation
When technology is used responsibly, and when both partners share the responsibility of building a family, it becomes a step toward true progress.