Celebrating first-time celeb mothers

Becoming a mom for the first time comes with a range of emotions; from being nervous and excited, to grateful and worried. As much as a new baby is a beautiful addition and joy to the family, bringing a human being into this world is a pretty big responsibility, not forgetting all the changes that the female body goes through to help form and carry the bundle of joy. It’s a lot.

Is it any different for our favourite celebrities? We doubt it, they too are human. We take a look at first-time celeb mothers and celebrate their bravery as they join the ranks of inspiring moms across the globe.

RIHANNA
The Barbadian super singer, who has nine Grammy awards to her name, recently broke the internet with the announcement of her first pregnancy with her boyfriend, A$AP Rocky. Following the reveal, the 34-year-old’s public appearances have proudly revealed her growing bump all while making the bold fashion statements we expect from Riri. We love how she is turning maternity wear on its head and reminding us that pregnant mommas are beautiful and sexy queens!

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K NAOMI
This South African newlywed television presenter and model announced her pregnancy with husband, Tshepo Phakathi, following their engagement on social media. On the little princess’s arrival, the 30-year-old shared in a post on social media saying, Thank you God for my beautiful and healthy baby. “Thank you, Mr P, for my beautiful blessing… My heart in human form, so blessed and grateful for Baby P, little Ama! Guys I’m a mommy now! Lol”.

NAOMI CAMPBELL
The British super model stunned the world when she announced becoming a new mom at age 51! Managing to keep the pregnancy private, Naomi, as if reading what all our minds were thinking, said “She wasn’t adopted, she’s my [biological] child,”. We love that Miss Campbell broke the news through a stunning Vogue cover, because Naomi and Vogue are a match like no other.

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AYANDA THABETHE
Announcing her pregnancy on social media with a quote, the MC and presenter had this too say, “ ‘I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine’, – Thank you all humbly for the overwhelming love poured on the announcement of my greatest blessing yet.” In a blue-and-pink themed gender reveal party, the star enjoyed an intimate gathering of close friends and family at a delicately decorated high-end venue. We can’t wait to meet her baby boy!

NATASHA THAHANE
South African celebrities are truly blessed this baby season, and actress and Garnier brand ambassador, Natasha Thahane, is one of them. The young star has kept the details surrounding her beautiful journey hush hush and has made fewer appearances on social media. Nonetheless, we are excited for the new chapter she is ushering in with her precious bundle of joy.

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NOMALANGA SHOZI
Actress, TV and radio presenter, Nomalanga Shozi, who often refers to herself as The Flame, recently announced her growing baby bump on social media with a magazine cover-inspired image of herself. The tall mom to be, whose baby daddy is Major League’s Bandile Mbere, continues to stun fans with pictures from her pregnancy shoot.

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