Rihanna’s journey to motherhood is not what she originally expected.
“I don’t know when I ovulate or any of that type of s—. We just had fun,” she toldVogue. “And then it was just there on the test. I didn’t waste any time. I called him inside and showed him. Then I was in the doctor’s office the next morning and our journey began.”
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Rihanna covers the May 2022 issue ofVogue.Annie Leibovitz/Vogue
Rihanna told the outlet that she’s perfectly fine being unconventional when it comes to pregnancy — even with her style.
“When Ifound out I was pregnant, I thought to myself, ‘There’s no way I’m going to go shopping in no maternity aisle,’ " she explained. “I’m sorry — it’s too much fun to get dressed up. I’m not going to let that part disappear because my body is changing.”
The “Umbrella” singer saidshe hopes she has been “able to redefine what’s considered ‘decent’ forpregnant women” in terms of clothing.
“My body is doing incredible things right now, and I’m not going to be ashamed of that. This time should feel celebratory. Because why should you be hiding your pregnancy?” Rihanna added.
Rihanna for the May 2022 issue ofVogue.Annie Leibovitz/Vogue
During a Fenty Beauty event in February, the singertold PEOPLEthat it’s been “fun” but also “a challenge” to play with fashion while she’s pregnant. “I like it. I’m enjoying it,” she said at the time.
The mom-to-be also opened up about how fashion and beauty are helping her feel confident.
“Right now, being pregnant, some days you just feel like, ‘Ugh, I just want to lay here on this couch all day.’ But when you put on a little face and a little lipstick, you transform,” she explained.
source: people.com
