Mom Crush Monday (MCM) is The Motherhood Nests Group's spotlight series where we feature the top contributors of the group to learn more about them. Consider this a hot seat session where members of our group ask you loads of questions which our MCM must answer. Today's MCM is our in-house fitness coach and founder of SHED…
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Postpartum weight-loss: I am the “dustbin of my home”, and here’s why!
"I want pink doughnuts!" "I want pink doughnuts!" My daughter kept singing this into my ears all evening. She had asked for pink pancakes in the morning, but I told her that was impossible. I couldn't talk her out of the pink doughnuts because she's seen that at the store. So we finally went out…
7 years after battling infertility, Nigerian woman welcomes her first child, shares her testimony
A Nigerian woman who recently welcomed her first child has inspired many with her powerful testimony. The lawyer-turned-hair extensions entrepreneur, Bimpe, had battled infertility for seven years. She saw it all - from two blocked fallopian tubes, hormonal imbalance, several painful procedures, incompetent cervix, failed IVf, multiple fibroids, and loss of a 22-week-old pregnancy. She suffered…
Pregnant and slaying: Chic Ama redefines maternity style
Bold. Chic. Sexy. Three words that are not usually associated with maternity style. However, one of the most creative fashion bloggers of our time, Chic Ama is here to change all of that. The fashion-forward Style Entrepreneur recently welcomed her second child, and her fans are more than thrilled. Changing the fashion to fit With…
The testimony of the miracle twins: Nigerian mom shares her story
Nigerian mom and renowned TV personality and food entrepreneur, Gina Ehikodi Ojo has shared an inspirational testimony of the miraculous conception and birth of her twin boys, Jaden and Jason. The boys recently turned one, and to celebrate their first birthday, the overjoyed mom took to her Instagram page to share her story, and also an open letter.…
Beyonce flaunts baby bump at her fun African-themed ‘Carter Push Party’ (Photos)
On Saturday afternoon, celebrity twin-mom-to-be Beyoncé had an epic baby shower dubbed the 'Carter Push Party', to celebrate the coming birth of her twin babies. The exclusive party had her close family and celebrity friends in attendance, including her former Destiny's Child bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, TV personality Lala Anthony, and pregnant tennis star Serena Williams. Photos…
Squad Goals: Four best friends win the internet with their fun maternity photo shoot
"Preggos just wanna have fun!" Imagine being pregnant at the same time as your best friends! What could be more exciting? From chatting and comparing notes on all the niggles of pregnancy you are experiencing, to having hang-out buddies for fun pregnancy activities, including taking group bump photos; the perks are numerous. These four best friends who found themselves…
“Same Person?” Nigerian mom’s amazing post-baby body transformation shocks the internet
A Nigerian mom, Idowu Eyin has dropped a lot of jaws with her amazing post-baby weight loss transformation. The UK-based mother of two, and 'Jesus Oga Nla' singer, shared a side-by-side picture she took with her son as a baby, and a recent one in which she is almost unrecognizable, having gone down from a whopping size 20 to a…
“He has given me double for my shame” Nigerian woman welcomes rainbow twins, shares her testimony
A 'rainbow baby' is a baby born to a mother who previously lost a child due to miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, or infant loss. In the case of Nigerian woman Yerinne Etifa, she had suffered a painful stillbirth with her former pregnancy, but has now been blessed with not one, but two bouncing rainbow babies! A boy and…
Coming soon! 15 movie poster pregnancy announcements that will make you grab a copy NOW!
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…
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…
“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…
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;…
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…
“I laid my hands over her and prayed.” Nigerian Dad’s testimony about his premature born daughter warms hearts
Nigerian dad and founder of Judo Movement, David Osaghae shared a beautiful testimony about how the premature birth of his daughter turned his life around. "This was the beginning of a new me, the process of change, redemption, salvation or simply put , getting closer to God," he wrote in a Facebook post that has been…
This mom’s creative meal preparation for her son is astonishing!
Mom, Laleh Mohmedi literally makes food come alive! Even the most fussy eater will not be able to resist. The way she incorporates fun into the healthy meals she prepares for her son Jacob is nothing short of a brilliant work of art. SHREK The most impressive part is how she uses regular ingredients like cheese,…
15 beautiful Ankara-inspired pregnancy shoots to brighten your day
What happens when you combine that special pregnancy glow, with the rich and radiant beauty of African print? Magic, that's what happens! We rounded up photos of pregnant mommies who channeled their inner 'Mama Africa' for their maternity shoots. These moms-to-be visibly radiate the joys of motherhood, expressed through the intricate designs and vibrant colours of…
Check out the football-themed maternity Shoot of Nollywood actor Jnr. Pope and family
Jennifer Odonwodo has gladly conceded another goal to the highest goal scorer - Jnr. Pope. In this fun maternity shoot, the Nollywood actor and his family play around in Chealsea FC and Manchester United jerseys. But wait, how can a Chelsea fan and a Manchester United fan live in one house peacefully? It will be interesting to see them watch a…
6 different ways Ella Mo showed us the real meaning of PREGNASLAY
We believe we have found the Nigerian Queen of pregnaslay! And the title goes to Emmanuella Adenugba, popularly known as Ella Mo. The Fashion blogger who recently welcomed her child, kept her followers updated with her pregnancy pictures. I tell you folks, you have never seen anything quite like this before. Ella flooded her Instagram timeline with…
