Priyanka Chopra responds to criticism of her use of surrogate

Los Angeles, Jan 20 : Quantico actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas is addressing criticism of her use of a surrogate.

The actress, 40, shared with British Vogue her journey to motherhood and life as a mom to daughter Malti Marie, who celebrated her first birthday earlier this week.

Maltis birth was announced in a joint statement from Chopra Jonas and husband Nick Jonas, shared on their respective social media accounts, reports People magazine.The news that their baby girl was born via surrogate was met with commentary and criticism that was hard for the new mom."Ive developed a tough hide when people talk about me," she told British Vogue."But its so painful when they talk about my daughter.Im like, Keep her out of it.""I know what it felt like to hold her little hands when they were trying to find her veins," she continued, referencing the fact that Malti was born three months premature."So no, shes not going to be a gossip.

Ive been really protective of this chapter of my life with my daughter.Because its not about my life only.Its hers too."As per People, Chopra Jonas went on to confirm that her use of a surrogate was medically necessary."I had medical complications," she explained.

"This was a necessary step, and Im so grateful I was in a position where I could do this.Our surrogate was so generous, kind, lovely and funny, and she took care of this precious gift for us for six months.

"Noting that critics are unlikely to change their minds about her, Chopra Jonas levelled, "You dont know me.You dont know what Ive been through.And just because I dont want to make my medical history, or my daughters, public doesnt give you the right to make up whatever the reasons were".

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