Ive got 9 kids but wont be having more – I tied tubes after scary pregnancy
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A mum-of-nine known for her age-defying looks revealed that she got her tubes tied after a 'scary' pregnancy.
Kora Duke, 39, who lives in Las Vegas, US, was pregnant for the best part of 12 years after having her first child in the her mid teens.
Along with her husband Andre, 42, she has raised Elijah, 21, Sheena, 20, Zhaan, 17, Cairo, 15, Saiyah, 14, Avi, 13, Romani, 12, Tahj, 10 – but sadly lost another baby girl in her third pregnancy.
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Having had all of her children by the age of 28, the weightlifting mum is well versed in the highs and lows of having children.
The youthful mum "loved" being pregnant but had to make the decision to call it quits, which she didn't find "difficult."
In an exclusive interview with Daily Star, Kora revealed why a 10th child is not on the cards for the future – and admitted she never planned for such a big brood in the first place.
The mum explained: "I would not have more children. My tubes are tied so it would take a miracle to get pregnant.
"My doctor did an amazing job.
"I was consistently getting sick and having more children would put my health at risk. After each pregnancy, my immune system would get weaker and weaker, and I would get sick constantly.
"After my last child I found out I was pre-diabetic and was starting to have thyroid issues. I was also having a lot of hip and lower back problems.
"My health took a major tumble and I needed to get myself together and build my immunity and strength back up."
She continued: "I took birth control, the depo shot to be specific, before getting my tubes tied but I gained a substantial amount of weight and knew that was messing with my hormones.
"Getting my tubes tied was something I knew was more permanent and since I didn’t want any more kids, it was perfect for me."
Despite loving having children, Kora expressed that making the decision to get sterilised was not a tough one.
"I love babies but I didn’t want to have anymore", she said.
"Getting my tubes tied was not a difficult choice. I loved being pregnant, but it was scary."
Saying that, Kora explained that she doesn't miss being pregnant and never thought she would have such a large family in the first place.
"I actually don’t miss being pregnant", the mum shared. "I did not want a large family and no I did not plan on having so many kids.
"I was sick a lot of the time, so it wasn’t the best. If I did love anything about being pregnant would be the fact that I didn’t feel fat just pregnant. I could eat whatever I wanted and blame it on the pregnancy.
"Growing a little human inside of you and feeling them kick and move around was the best I can't lie about that."
Already a household of 10, Kora doesn't think that she will be making room for anymore tots anytime soon.
"At this stage in my life, I would not have any more children – I don’t plan on adopting", the gorgeous mum voiced.
"If for some unforeseen circumstances arise where I had to adopt a family member or someone close, I would. But I am not actively seeking to do so."
Since having her nine kids – eight who survived – Kora has been on the mission to shed her 12 years of baby weight.
She has racked up thousands of TikTok and Instagram followers by sharing her fitness journey online.
People were quick to compliment the mum on her youthful glow, which gained her influencer status on social media.
"It is flattering for sure and it definitely motivates me to stay focused in my healthy fit lifestyle to continue to look and feel young", Kora gushed.
"I originally started my social media to document my fitness journey. I was just a mom who was trying to loose weight who had nine children.
"No I did not[ plan to go viral]. I was as shocked as the next person.
"I didn’t know I would be so interesting to people."
You can follow Kora on Instagram here.
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