Nollywood film-maker, Emem Isong  welcomed a set twins in May; a boy and a girl named Jewel and Divina. The new mom who got married in 2014 to her Cameroonian husband, Nkama Misodi, is full of praises for what God has done in her life. In an appreciative Instagram post, she expresses her heartfelt thanks, stating that "delay is…
Author: Maternity Nest
Kim Kardashian reveals the secret to her 70lbs post-baby weight loss
Kim Kardashian has lost an impressive amount of weight since December, when she welcomed her second baby, Saint. Having lost nearly a whopping 70 pounds, she makes bouncing back look so easy; and it is might actually be, because her weight loss secret only has to do with diet and exercise. The reality star told…
Your baby’s gender may determine your risk for pregnancy complications, says new research
Who knew that the gender of the baby of a pregnant woman could influence more than shopping for blue or pink clothes? Results from a new research led by the University of Adelaide, show that there's a higher likelihood for pregnancy complications when it's a baby boy that is born. The research was carried out by a team involving…
Ubi Franklin’s sweet ode to his wife and son, will make your heart melt
Oh, he'll definitely make an awesome dad! He's already an awesome husband, so it should be easy. Triple MG boss, Ubi Franklin, who welcomed a son yesterday with beautiful Clinic Matters actress, Lilian Esoro has once again melted our hearts, with this ode he wrote to his wife and new baby. Here's what the new dad posted on…
5 times Ubi Franklin showed he is not the average African Husband
This is not a sponsored post, we just love to share positive vibes and inspiration. A lot of women in our society are suffering in their marriages, because some of our men don't know how to treat their wives. The society, even the church has taught women how to be perfect wives; but really, who is teaching…
“My son I speak greatness into you”. Tonto Dikeh showers prayers on her son at 5 months
There's no greater force than the power of a mother's love for her child. Right from the moment a precious little human is placed into her arms, a great love is awakened, to nurture, to cherish and to protect. She gives all she's got for the well-being of her child; her thoughts, her resources, her energy, and most…
It’s a boy! Congratulations to Lilian Esoro and Ubi Franklin
Triple MG Boss, Ubi Franklin and his beautiful wife Lilian Esoro, are now proud parents of a bouncing baby boy. The couple welcomed their son in the United States of America, a few days after Lilian's baby shower. Below is the first family photo of the couple with their newborn, as shared by SDK. Congrats to…
AWESOME GOD! Musician, Bez Idakula and his wife, welcome a son.
Congratulations are in order for Nigerian musician Bez Idakula, and his wife Tito Idakula. The couple have just welcomed a beautiful son, who they named Joshua Redzie Ifeoluwa Shekwonya oluwasemilore Bez-Idakula. The happy parents shared the good news on Instagram. Here is what the new mom wrote: I don't even know what to say!!! God has been too faithful to…
10 profound Nigerian celebrity quotes on maternity matters
If you ever thought you were alone in your life experiences as a woman, these Nigerian celebrity quotes are here to prove to you that women all over the world are faced with the same challenges. From the time you were considered "ripe" for marriage, down through the journey to motherhood, there must have been times when…
Meet the Uja’s: A Nigerian family blessed with 5 daughters, who are all lawyers!
WOW! What a quadruple blessing. Talk about Fantastic 5! Dr. Uja Tor Uja, the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), and his wife of 35 years, Mrs. Berry Uja, were blessed with 5 children. 5 formidable and beautiful daughters who all turned out to be lawyers. One of the daughters, Usha was…
Nigerian gospel artist, Chioma Jesus, celebrates her “miracle baby” as she turns 8
Watching your children grow up is one of the many joys of motherhood. You can just feel the joy and love oozing out of these pictures Nigerian gospel artist, Chioma Jesus, shared on Instagram to mark her daughter's 8th birthday. Her beautiful princess, who she had after 15 years of waiting is quickly growing into a…
15 important tips for a healthy pregnancy you should never ignore
A healthy pregnancy means a healthy baby. The right lifestyle choices, as well as a proper nutrition and regular exercise will get you and your baby off to a healthy start. Below are 15 important tips that will keep you on the right track to a healthy pregnancy: 1. Attend your antenatal appointments Antenatal appointments are…
Surprisingly, a lot of parents didn’t know this about the (+) sign on diapers
You, like most parents may have been spending a lot of money on diapers, due to a little size-related mistake. How did we all miss this one? The (+) sign has got us fooled, and seen us wasting good money all these years. If only someone pointed that out earlier. Actually, the information has been there…
Painfully hilarious photos of a wife who went on honeymoon alone
Should you laugh or cry at this? And how did she even end up alone on her honeymoon? These are some of the questions that come to mind while viewing these super hilarious 'solo honeymoon' photos that have gone viral. Huma Mobin's husband, Arsalan, was denied a visa for the Greece trip they had planned for…
“Wife, Not cook”. Noble Igwe’s epic response to an interfering fan
We sure love a man who can defend his wife, especially in public. There was a bit of an online drama today between newly married Noble Igwe, who is also an ambassador for Casper and Gambini's restaurant Lagos, and one of his fans. Noble posted a photo of the breakfast he was having at Casper and Gambini's this morning, on his Instagram page.…
Mom shares “uncensored” photo to expose the realities of postpartum life
Whenever a baby is born, the good news is shared alongside cute photos, with friends and well wishers. What usually doesn't get shared is the messy and less-than glamorous details, which in actual fact are the realities of motherhood. Well that suddenly changed on Thursday, when North Carolina mom, Amanda Bacon, took to her Facebook page to show the world the stark…
My post-baby body: Solum
I would recommend a very very low carb diet for belly fat, and a lot of water and protein. Since I cut out a lot of carbs from my diet, even the healthy ones (wheat, quinoa, granola , oats etc), I have lost 3 inches on my stomach and that's just in about 2 weeks.…
This is exactly how many calories are in your favourite food brands
Calling all post-baby weight loss enthusiasts! Calorie counting has just become easy, and you can now make informed decisions about what you eat. An Instagram account known as Calorie Brands is replacing the names of popular food brands with exactly how many calories they contain. "This is how brands should look like to help you achieve your summer body goals", read…
Nigerian Doctors remove the world’s largest fibroid from a woman
History was made by the Doctors of Safe Hands Medicare Center Nigeria, who removed a 26kg fibroid mass from a woman, making it the largest ever mass to be removed from a human being in the whole world. The surgery was said to have been done without blood transfusion. The news which was shared by Abraham O.C Ogolo on…
10 new super skills you’ve acquired since motherhood happened
A lot of people take themselves for granted, and you are guilty of this too. You've lived your whole life completely oblivious of your ability to acquire and master super human skills. You thought those degrees and certifications were the only impressive skills you had to show off on your CV? Well, sorry to burst your modesty bubbles, motherhood has…
