Japan husband slated online after heavily pregnant wife makes and freezes a month of dinners before going into labour
- Wife with baby on way makes food to freeze as going to parents after birth
- Defends husband, says he works late, is very supportive, understanding
A Japanese woman who was nine months pregnant and prepared 30 days worth of dinners for her husband before going into labour has triggered a backlash against him on social media in Japan and China.
The controversy began when the woman shared on X that she had prepared the meals in advance of her due date on May 21, as she would be returning to her parents’ home for post-partum recovery.
She was concerned about her husband eating well while she was away, so she thoughtfully cooked one month’s worth of nutritious dinners and put them in the freezer for him.
The wife’s loving gesture led to an outpouring of online criticism towards the husband.
Some commenters praised her diligence but reminded her that men should have basic household skills.
Others were more direct: “What kind of husband allows his heavily pregnant wife to prepare a month’s worth of dinners? Does he usually do nothing at home? Isn’t it just spoiling him?” one person said.
