Hi,
I know family is extremely important in the Igbo culture. However, what if a man & woman get married and the woman, for whatever reason, doesn't give birth to any child. Would the husband be okay with having no kids or would he forcefully suggest a surrogate, IVF treatments, or adoption?

THEY would do either of the aforementioned in your post.
The way you made the decision all about the husband, suggests the issue is from the woman.

No, if he can't have by you, he may decide to have kidd outside. Behind your back.

The causes of infertility are 40% man, 40% woman, 10% both and 10% unknown. It would be extremely unfair to automatically write off the woman as the sole cause of the inability of a couple to attain conception.

Before looking for all the possible solutions, keep culture aside and seek a professional medical opinion and direction.

This situation has led to many doomed marriages!

[quote author=pocohantas post=51670150]THEY would do either of the aforementioned in your post.
The way you made the decision all about the husband, suggests the issue is from the woman. [/quote


I guess I did do that. No infertility problem or anything. I should've said that the woman just may not "want" rather than "can't " have any children.]

lomaxx:
The causes of infertility are 40% man, 40% woman, 10% both and 10% unknown. It would be extremely unfair to automatically write off the woman as the sole cause of the inability of a couple to attain conception.
Before looking for all the possible solutions, keep culture aside and seek a professional medical opinion and direction.

Good point. This is not about me..was just asking because I know how important children are in the culture & was curious to know if it is a "deal breaker" for some men.
a "deal breaker" for some men.

delishpot:
No, if he can't have by you, he may decide to have kidd outside. Behind your back.

Well that would be quite unfortunate when there would be other options.

It is not impossible as there are people who don't care about having children.
The key here is to get married to such a person. It is one of the discussions during courtship.

Finding a man who doesn't want children may not be easy but it is not impossible.

op why are you asking this kind of question? It all depends on the couple. They will take the best decision suitable for them

These are issues to iron out before marriage. Some guys don't care while others do. Mind you it's not only Igbo culture but a general issue. I know some oyibo marriages that have crashed because of children issue.