Pregnant celebrities in the time of COVID-19
While the battle with COVID-19 is still ongoing, these brave mommas and moms-to-be are bringing new life amid a pandemic as they thrive in their pregnancies.
From swab testing, wearing personal protective equipment, limiting companions in hospitals, reduced prenatal consultations, these ladies are battling the health risks with extra safety precautions.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pregnant women are at a higher risk for severe illnesses from COVID-19 compared to non-pregnant women, but with enough safety measures, infections can be avoided effectively. Nonetheless, there are many women who still manage to safely get through their pregnancy, but also have a meaningful experience during their prenatal journey.
These pregnant celebrities are blooming and transitioning into parenthood at an uncertain time, but their little ones are giving them hope. Take a look at their pregnancy journey amid a pandemic.
Iya Villania
Iya Villania looks fresh even after giving birth to baby no. 3, Alana Lauren
Baby no. 3
Iya and Drew revealed their third pregnancy on their sixth wedding anniversary last January 31.
Max Collins
Christmas day last year, Max and Pancho greeted everyone with a piece of great news: a baby!
Baby boy
Max Collins and Pancho Magno welcomed their first child, Skye Anakin, on July 6. The actress delivered their child through water birth due to the threat of COVID-19.
Cristalle Belo
Cristalle Belo announced that a second baby is coming through a cute Instagram picture of her firstborn, Hunter.
Martine Ho
Martine Ho publicized her pregnancy with this photo and a caption that says "We are growing a human!"
Penelop Martine
Martine gave birth to her first child, whom the It Girl named after her, on June 4. Penelope Martine is the Sunnies Creative Director's first child with husband Cliff Ho.
Bangs Garcia
Bangs Garcia announced her pregnancy on Valentine's Day. On her Instagram post, she said: “The love in our family is tremendously growing as another bundle of joy is coming our way. Happy Valentine's Day, Loves!!!”
Isabella
Former actress Bangs Garcia and her Filipino-British husband Lloydi Birchmore welcomed the newest addition to their growing family on July 21--Isabella.
Kryz Uy
Kryz Uy received her “best Christmas present ever” last year. She publicly announced her pregnancy by sharing how she told her husband, Slater Young, about it on her YouTube vlog on December 1, 2019.
Scott Knoa
The lifestyle content creator and her husband, Slater Young, welcomed their "little burrito'' on June 2.
Paulina Sotto-Llanez
Vic Sotto's daughter, Paulina Luz Sotto-Llanez, was “happy to announce” on March 10 that she is “in the process of growing a tiny human!”
Full of Love
Paulina Sotto-Llanez shared a happy smile with her husband, Jed Llanes, on her recent Instagram post. On her caption, she revealed, “OMG WE'RE HAVING A GIRL!!!!!!!” It was followed by many heart emojis!
Maternity Photo
May 2, 2020 will be a memorable day for Luane Dy and Carlo Gonzalez, because this was the day they welcomed their baby boy!
Jewel Mische
Jewel Mische revealed before Christmas last year, December 23, that a new baby was the best gift she received.
Emerald Kurzer
Jewel Mische has successfully given birth to her baby girl, Emerald Kurzer on April 3, 2020.
Isabel Oli
Isabel Oli and her husband, John Prats, announced on Instagram that they are expecting their third child.
Prayers
As the country faces a public health crisis, Isabel Oli asked her followers to pray for her safe delivery as she was expected to give birth in July 2020. She and John Prats welcomed their third child, Lilla Freedom, on July 17.
Dianne Medina
Dianne Medina revealed on Easter Sunday that she and her husband Rodjun Cruz are expecting their first child!
Easter Sunday
Dianne Medina said in an Instagram post that Easter is all about the celebration of new life.
“We couldn't be more thankful to our God for blessing us this baby on the way, and we thought it's just fitting to share this with you all on Easter day,” she wrote.
She also asked for prayers in this time of COVID-19.
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Joy Woolbright
The wife of Quezon City Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, Joy Woolbright, is pregnant with their sixth child.
On Easter Sunday, she shared the great news on Instagram through a movie poster-like announcement.
God's Perfect Time
Joy Woolbright said that she wanted to share the great news last March, on the birthday month of her husband Gian Sotto. However, it was also when the COVID-19 situation started to worsen.
“We've been wanting to share this last month, Gian's birthday month, but unfortunately it was when the COVID situation started and we felt that it just wasn't the right time to share. We waited on God's perfect time and today felt right,” she wrote in an Instagram post.
Erika Padilla
Courtside reporter and actress Erika Padilla announced on Instagram that she is expecting her second child with PBA legend Jeffrey Cariaso.
A Letter to Her Firstborn
In an Instagram post dated February 12, Erika Padilla penned a letter to her firstborn child named Jet saying that "another little one" will be welcomed into their family.
“In a few months, same birth month as you, you will no longer be the baby,” she wrote. “Dad and Mama are very happy and excited that you have been promoted to becoming a Kuya.”
Coleen Garcia
Coleen Garcia proudly flaunted her growing baby bump to announce that she and her husband Billy Crawford are expecting their first child.
Five months
Coleen Garcia was already five months into her pregnancy when she and Billy Crawford shared the news. Along with her announcement was a sonogram of their baby.
Lara Quigaman
Former beauty queen Lara Quigaman is in her third pregnancy.
Vlog
Lara Quigaman and her husband Marco Alcaraz made their pregnancy public through the first vlog of their new YouTube channel.
Regine Angeles
Regine Angeles is expecting her baby number two.
Family
Regine Angeles draws strength from her family as she takes care of her growing child in her tummy. The actress was only 12 weeks pregnant when she announced her pregnancy and revealed she has not yet done an ultrasound due to the enhanced community quarantine.
Maricris Garcia
Kapuso singer Maricris Garcia tied the knot with TJ Cruz at the San Antonio de Padua Church in December 2016.
Mom-to-be
Three years after getting married, the 'Pinoy Pop Superstar' grand champion is now expecting her first child. On her Instagram post last May 16, she wrote, "Walang mapagsidlan ang aming tuwa! Sa wakas, dininig Niya ang matagal na naming dasal. Ngayon palang mahal na mahal na kita."
Assunta de Rossi
Assunta de Rossi surprised her fans and followers about her pregnancy early this May. According to the actress, who have been struggling with both myoma and endometriosis, her pregnancy is a "miracle."
First baby
Four months into her pregnancy, Assunta admitted to being worried because "I haven't gained an ounce of weight," which is why she's been using #nagpapalaki on her recent posts.
Sheena Halili
Sheena Halili revealed that she is pregnant with her first baby with Jeron Manzanero on June 13.
Ryza Cenon
On July 1, 2020 Ryza Cenon announced through social media that she's five months pregnant and expecting a baby boy.
Mich Liggayu
Vlogger Mich Liggayu rose to fame as 1/2 of the loveteam JaMich. Sadly, her loveteam and then boyfriend Jam Sebastian passed away in 2015 due to lung cancer.
However, Mich found a new love with singer boyfriend Neo Domingo, who became the father of her first child. Mich went through
her final trimester of pregnancy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hope
Mich Liggayu gave birth to her first child Anastasia Margaret on March 24 via cesarian section. She posted on social media that her baby girl is her source of hope and second chance in life
Iwa Moto
'StarStruck' finalist Iwa Moto is expecting her second child with partner, Pampi Lacson.
2021
Iwa has a daughter named Eve born in September 2013 with partner Pampi Lacson. She is expected to give birth to her second child with Pampi in 2021.
LJ Moreno
On YouTube, LJ Moreno and her cager husband, Jimmy Alapag, made a surprise pregnancy announcement to their children, Ian Maximus and Keona Skye, explaining the result of the former actress' pregnancy test.
Fourth child
LJ is currently pregnant with their fourth child. She and Jimmy adopted their first child, Ian, in 2014. In the same year, the former actress became pregnant with Keona. In 2017, the couple welcomed their third child, Calen Asher.
