What better way to announce to family and friends that your family is growing, than with the release of a blockbuster movie? Er...just the movie poster actually. The fun and creativity that goes into movie poster pregnancy announcements is the reason they quickly go viral. From the movie title itself to the credits, everyone is bound…
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Couple finally pregnant with twins after 953 days of praying and 452 needles
"Worth the wait. And wait, and wait, and wait." That is the perfect summary of a Texas couple's infertility journey, portrayed in an emotional IVF-themed pregnancy announcement which has quickly gone viral. Lauren and Garyth Walker battled infertility for over two and a half years, but are now expecting twins in August 2017; a boy and a girl…
Beyonce announces she’s pregnant with twins!
Congratulations are in order for the Carters! Beyonce Knowles has just announced she is expecting twin babies! "We would like to share our love and happiness," the 35-year old singer wrote in the caption of an adorable maternity photo she posted on Instagram. "We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family…
“5 amazing pregnancy weight loss secrets for new moms”- Koboko Fitness
Losing pregnancy weight is not an easy feat, especially for breastfeeding moms who are still nurturing their newborn. However with some level of dedication and hardwork, more and more Nigerian moms are bouncing back and staying fit after having their babies. The best part is that the moms who have achieved this now come out to…
“What not to tell/ask a pregnant Nigerian woman!” – Sisi Yemmie
One certainly has to be careful about what to tell or ask any pregnant woman, because hormones are raging! For most African women, particularly Nigerian women, not only are hormones raging but also pregnancy is considered a very sensitive and private subject. So people who are guilty of making snide remarks about iya ibeji's physical appearance,…
“14 tips to survive through pregnancy” – Love Layefa
As pregnancy can be such a daunting task, pregnant women especially first time moms need all the tips they can get. Even veteran moms will also benefit from these life-saving tips shared by Vlogger Love Layefa on her YouTube channel - Life by Layefa. In this vlog, the experienced third time mom talks about the essential…
“When my enemy called me barren woman”, 40-year-old Nigerian woman rejoices as she welcomes first child
A 40-year-old Nigerian first time mom, Kemi took to Instagram to shower praises on God for blessing her with a child. She recounted the ordeal she passed through during her years of trying to conceive, and also extended a word of prayer to all women seeking the fruit of the womb. Below is what she posted:…
Porsche Thomas has words for the people who criticised her baby bump for being too dark
Model and actress Porsche Thomas, who is also the eldest daughter of Real Housewives of Atlanta's Peter Thomas, has responded to fans who ridiculed her darkened pregnant belly. The mom to be got married in March 2016 to her husband Till H. Groß, is currently expecting twin boys. She's kept her fans updated on her pregnancy journey with photos she…
Janet Jackson gives birth to a baby boy
Congratulations to Janet Jackson and her husband Wissam Al Mana. On Tuesday 3rd January, the 50-year-old singer welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Eissa Al Mana. According to a rep for the singer, the couple are thrilled to welcome their bundle of joy. “Janet Jackson and husband Wissam Al Mana are thrilled to welcome their new son Eissa…
Woman gives birth to FOUR babies in 11 months
She planned to have 'Irish twins', but ended up with 'Irish quadruplets'. All within 11 months, how incredible! Mom from Swansea, Becky John thought it would be great if her newborn daughter Mya had a sibling who was close in age to play with, and decided to try for another baby with her partner Jason Evans. John, who…
Adanma Ohakim’s Irish twins, and what you need to know
Daughter of former Imo State Governor, Adanma Ohakim-Okoroafor has joined the league of celebrity mothers such as Britney Spears, Heidi Klum, Jessica Simpson, and Tori Spelling, who all gave birth to Irish twins. No, these babies were not born in Ireland; rather, they were born less than 12 months apart. Irish twins is a name for siblings…
Pregnancy photoshoots: Kemi Olunloyo says it’s a ‘western trend’ that should be criticized
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and kemi Olunloyo has voiced out hers regarding pregnancy photo shoots. The Nigerian journalist and social media personality, recently launched a verbal attack on Nollywood actress ChaCha Eke-Faani, after the star actress posted some photos from her maternity shoot on Instagram. She thought ChaCha looked absolutely distasteful in her photos, adding that pregnancy…
Christmas 2016: Moms, dads and babies who ‘sleighed’ their christmas photoshoot
Ho Ho Ho!!! It's that exciting time of the year again for some serious festive fun, with everyone's favourite tradition being playing dress up for the Christmas photoshoot. To dress as Santa himself or as one of his helpers? That's one important decision moms, dads, kids, and even family pets all over the world had to take;…
17 frustrations every pregnant African woman can relate to (RANT)
So I'm currently pregnant, and very excitedly so! I mean, I can finally rest from all the nosy questions and suggestions. I took in a year after my wedding, but before then all my 'uterus monitors' or well-wishers as they claim, already had their pants up in a bunch. Apparently, in Nigeria, if you don't get…
The denim on denim trend for maternity shoots is the latest rave, and it’s uber cute!
A quick browse through maternity photos on social media will reveal that more and more pregnant moms are embracing the double denim trend for their maternity shoots. That's very understandable because the double denim trend is everyone's absolute favourite. From celebrities to fashionistas, denim on denim is one of 2016's most popular 'look du jour'. There's no…
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shares 15 suggestions for raising your daughter to become a feminist
Award-winning Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is out with a new piece of literary brilliance titled “DEAR IJEAWELE, OR A FEMINIST MANIFESTO IN FIFTEEN SUGGESTIONS”. The letter-styled piece, is in response to her friend Ijeawele's question about how to raise her newborn daughter Chizalum to become a feminist. Adichie starts by sharing her two 'feminist tools' for responding to situations - one's…
Janet Jackson officially confirms her pregnancy with exclusive maternity shoot
Janet Jackson, 50, has officially confirmed the pregnancy she subtly announced to her twitter fans in April. The very private American singer, who let the world catch a rare glimpse of her baby bump while shopping for baby furniture in London, has now proudly shown much more than just a sneak peek. In a maternity shoot for People Magazine, the…
How this Ugandan Dad takes care of his daughter while wife is at work will melt your heart
Going back to work at the end of a maternity leave is never an easy decision for new moms. Apart from a deep sense of guilt for leaving your little one for a long stretch of time, the greatest worry is who to trust with the well being of your child while you are away at work.…
After 5 years of marriage, comedian Seyi Law and his wife are blessed with a baby girl
Congratulations are in order for popular Nigerian comedian Seyi Law and his wife Ebere, who became parents yesterday. After 5 years of marriage, the couple has been blessed with a beautiful baby girl, who they named Chidera Oluwademiladeola Tiwaloluwa Aviella Aletile. The jubilant dad shared the good news on his Instagram page, alongside pictures of his beautiful…
Pregnant Janet Jackson debuts her baby bump
50-year-old Janet Jackson is expecting her first child with billionaire husband Wissam Al Mana. In a rare public outing, the US singer let the world catch a glimpse of her growing baby bump, when she was spotted in central London shopping for baby furniture, on Tuesday 27th September. The very private mom-to-be who in April announced her…
