The world's top musician and actress, Rihanna, is known to be pregnant with her first child. At the end of January 2022, she showed off her pregnancy for the first time while walking with her lover, A$AP Rocky in New York.
The singer, who was named a national hero of Barbados in 2021, has always been the center of attention. Especially now that he is proud to show off his baby bump by wearing a variety of clothes that make his stomach stand out. Netizens also praised Rihanna's style and decision for inspiring many people to accept their body shape while pregnant.
Recently, Rihanna revealed about her pregnancy while on the red carpet at an event.
"Usually, when I was on the red carpet, my stomach was a bit big. This is a problem," he said, quoted from Buzz Feed.
"But now you don't have to hide it," said reporter Terri Seymour.
"Crop top season, let it all out!" concluded Rihanna.
For some people, they try to hide their pregnancy with loose clothes. However, Rihanna chose to show her pregnancy by wearing clothes that accentuate the belly. In fact, he also had time to decorate his stomach with jewelry when he was present at an event.
Rihanna's action reaped praise from netizens. Not a few call it inspiring because it gives a message to embrace and accept body shape at all stages of life.
Some even say that Rihanna has redefined the standard of beauty for pregnant women. That her bold clothing choices can inspire others to feel confident about the shape of their pregnant bodies.
"I enjoy not having to worry about covering my belly," Rihanna told People on the red carpet for the Fenty Beauty Universe event in Los Angeles in February.
"If I feel a little fat, it's like, whatever! I'm carrying a baby!"
Rihanna also revealed that wearing clothes that make her look charming makes her feelings and moods also good.
"I've heard that for a very long time, but it's true. It can really get you off the couch and make you feel great," he said, quoted from Today.
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Not a few women who are pregnant feel ashamed and not confident about their body shape. Quoted from Today, pregnant women can experience fatphobia (fear of fat) for months. One 2020 study involving 501 pregnant and postpartum women found that nearly two-thirds of participants reported experiencing weight stigma from at least one person.
The same study also found that experiencing weight stigma makes a person more prone to depression, both during and after pregnancy. Furthermore, a 2019 study of 600 pregnant women found that participants who felt more positive about their body changes had lower depression and anxiety scores.
I hope Rihanna continues to inspire women around the world and have a smooth delivery!