A Nigerian man was devastated after a secret DNA test revealed that the newborn he thought was his might not be his biological child. He shared his story online, prompting an outpouring of responses from people offering sympathy, advice, and alternative perspectives.

 

The man, who posted his story through the Instagram account @ijeomadaisy, recounted how he quietly took a DNA test at the hospital shortly after his wife gave birth. The results confirmed his fears: he was not the biological father of the baby.

 

Shocked and struggling to process the revelation, he left Enugu and traveled to Abuja, hoping to clear his mind and decide what to do next. His wife, still recovering from complications after childbirth, remained in the hospital with her mother, unaware of the turmoil her husband was facing.

 

Explaining why he hadn’t confronted his wife, the man admitted he didn’t want to burden her in her vulnerable state. Instead, he shared his story online, inviting readers to offer their thoughts and advice. In his own words, he wrote:

 

“My wife had a baby last week, and I did a DNA test while we were still at the hospital, though secretly. The baby isn’t mine. I had to leave Enugu, lock up the house, and come to Abuja to cool off. She’s still in the hospital with her mom, recovering from some complications. I couldn’t bring myself to confront her in this condition. I’ll read your comments. Thank you.”

 

The post sparked a variety of reactions. Some readers advised him to double-check the DNA results, noting instances of babies being mistakenly swapped in hospitals. Others questioned if the results could be a mistake, while a few criticized his choice to test the child secretly.

 

One commenter, madetofit__, suggested he should confirm that the baby was actually his wife’s, hinting that hospital errors could have occurred. Properties_by_susan advised caution, suggesting he get a second test before making any major decisions, referencing past cases of inaccurate medical results. Soty_pepple and Donalds_bank echoed these concerns, urging him to consider the possibility of a mix-up at the hospital.

 

Kordiglam added a practical note, suggesting he get a second opinion and encouraging his wife to undergo a DNA test with the baby, as errors in hospital procedures are not uncommon.