Welsh actress Joanna Page, best known for her role as Stacey in the hit TV show Gavin and Stacey, has recently revealed that she underwent a procedure to have her fallopian tubes cut. This decision, she explains, came after a long and emotional journey with her husband, James Thornton, as they tried to decide whether or not to have any more children. In this article, we will explore the reasons behind Joanna’s choice, the impact it has had on her life, and the reactions of others to her decision. While some may find her openness about such a personal matter surprising, Joanna hopes that by speaking out, she can encourage more women to take control of their reproductive health and make decisions that are right for them.
Actress Joanna Page has recently made headlines after revealing that she impulsively opted to have her fallopian tubes snipped as she feels that she is “too old” to have a fifth child. The Gavin and Stacey star underwent the procedure after having her fourth child at the age of 44. While she would love to have another baby, she feels that it wouldn’t be fair on her current brood. Speaking to Woman & Home, Page mentioned that when she was having her third child, her obstetrician asked her about contraception plans to which she replied, “I’m having a baby, I’ll probably not have sex forever.” After Boe, her fourth child, was born, the obstetrician asked her again, and she replied, “OK, you can cut my tubes.” Later, she realized it was “a waste” and wanted “another small one” but knew deep down that it should be it. She feels that she is too old now, and it wouldn’t be fair to the others.
Page revealed that the decision to have her tubes snipped was impulsive, and her husband, James Thornton, wasn’t a fan of the suggestion to get the surgery reversed. Tubal ligation involves the fallopian tubes being cut, tied or blocked to permanently prevent pregnancy. The Welsh actress added that she felt the finality of the decision and knew that that should be it. She and her husband have four children together, Eva, Kit, Noah, and Boe, and have been married since 2003. Page also revealed that she and her husband have been sleeping separately for the past ten years, with the couple occupying bedrooms with their children.
While intimacy is important, Page said that James and she don’t get any time together. Noah is the only one who now sleeps in his bed, and Eva and Kit are with James, and she has been in the spare room with Boe for the past year. However, James has been understanding of the situation, and the actress feels that this is the moment they’re going through when everything is about the children.
Page, who said she would like to become a yoga teacher or a sex therapist, will return to acting after a decade, starring in Russell T Davies’ upcoming Men Up, about the first Viagra trials. She refused all work for a good six to eight years to be with her babies as that completely felt like the right thing. She added that she just doesn’t think that one can have it all.
Interestingly, during a routine eye test, Page discovered her passion for performing again. She didn’t want to do any acting as she didn’t want to be taken away from the family, but when the optician asked her to read the beginning of a chapter from a book, she went off on one. She found herself going, “It was a dark night, he looked through the window and he saw her,” and realized that she enjoyed it. She said, “Jesus, I think I need to go and do a bit of acting.”
In conclusion, Joanna Page, the Gavin and Stacey star, is grateful for her family and has made a significant decision to prevent pregnancy permanently. While she would love to have another baby, she feels that it wouldn’t be fair to the others. Despite sleeping separately from her husband for the past ten years, she’s grateful for his understanding of the situation wherein everything is about the kids. She’s also excited to return to acting after a decade and discovered her love for it again during a routine eye test. The actress realizes that she can’t have it all, but is content with what she has.
In conclusion, Joanna Page’s decision to have her fallopian tubes cut is a personal choice that should be respected. She has bravely opened up about her decision, raising awareness about a procedure that many women may not have even considered. While it may not be the right option for everyone, it is important for women to have control over their reproductive health and make decisions that are best for them. We applaud Joanna for being honest and transparent about her journey and wish her all the best for the future.
