Going through pregnancy and giving birth at a time of a pandemic is daunting. Many safety precautions are needed to ensure the safety of mother and child as well as all the companions and medical practitioners involved in the process of childbirth.
Despite the risks, pregnancy and childbirth can still be turned into a positive experience and a lesson for other women and families when health protocols are followed. Giving birth is still a life-changing milestone in any parent's life.
These celebrity moms faced the challenge of rearing their children at the time of COVID-19. Max Collins, Iya Villania, Isabel Oli, Bangs Garcia, Regine Tolentino, Jewel Mische, Mich Liggayu, Luane Dy, Dianne Medina, Ryza Cenon, Coleen Garcia, Reese Tuazon, Regine Angeles, Charee Pineda, Aicelle Santos, Sheena Halili, Stephanie Dods, Meryll Soriano, and Janella Salvador all successfully gave birth to their babies within the time of coronavirus.
We've seen their pregnancy journeys and painful labors. Now, let's take a look at their childbirth memories and how they're bonding with their “coronial” babies.
Kapuso stars Max Collins and Pancho Magno welcomed their first child, Skye Anakin, through home water birth on July 6, 2020.
Despite the hardships, Max safely made it through her water birth at home with her husband Pancho Magno by her side.
On July 17, '24 Oras' host Iya Villania gave birth to her third child Alana Arellano on July 18, 2020.
Alana is Iya Villania and Drew Arellano's only daughter. The couple has two boys, Primo, born in August 2016 and Leon, born in August 2018.
Bangs Garcia gave birth to her second daughter Isabella on July 21, 2020.
Bangs Garcia gave birth to her first-born Amelia in December 2017 with Filipino-British husband Lloydi Birchmore.
Isabel Oli gave birth to her third child Forest on July 17, 2020.
Isabel Oli and husband John Prats welcomed their first child, Feather, on April 18, 2016, while their second child, Freedom, was born on November 25, 2018.
Regine Tolentino revealed back in April 2020 that she gave birth to her third daughter Rosie Rignée on March 17, 2020.
Regine Tolentino has two daughters from former husband Lander Vera-Perez, Reigen and Reigne Perez. She is currently in a relationship with director-photographer Dondi-Narciso, the father of baby Rosie Rignée.
Jewel Mische gave birth to her baby girl Emerald Jade, on April 3, 2020.
Jewel Mische and her American husband Alister Kurzer have another daughter, Aislah, who was born in July 2018.
Internet sensation and one half of former love team JaMich, Mich Liggayu gave birth to her first child Anastasia Margaret, on March 24, 2020
The 25-year-old YouTube star is in a relationship with the baby's father, singer Neo Domingo. Mich's former love team and boyfriend Jam Sebastian passed away in 2015 due to lung cancer. Mich has spoken about her newborn baby and referred to her as a "second chance" in life.
'Unang Hirit' host Luane Dy gave birth to Jose Christiano on May 2, 2020.
Luane Dy and husband Carlo Gonzalez are enjoying family life with their firstborn.
Dianne Medina and husband Rodjun Cruz welcomed their firstborn, baby Rodolfo Joaquin Diego III, on September 10, 2020.
Dianne Medina gave birth in a private hospital and her medical team was in full protective gear during her childbirth.
Coleen Garcia gave birth to her son, baby Amari, with Billy Crawford on September 10, 2020.
Coleen Garcia and Billy Crawford's firstborn was delivered at their home via water birth.
Reese Tuazon welcomed her daughter, Vianna Lucita Alcuitas Guingona on October 20.
Vianna Lucita is her first child with husband Robi Guingona.
Ryza Cenon gave birth to her son Night on October 31.
Baby Night is her first child with partner Miguel Cruz.
Regine Angeles gave birth to daughter Kaia Rosalie on October 31.
Kaia Rosalie is her second child with husband Van Victor Leaño. They already have a three-year-old son named Alesso.
Charee Pineda gave birth to Martell Francesco Soledad this November.
According to the actress-politician, little Cesco is the early Christmas present for her and husband Martell Soledad.
Aicelle Santos gave birth to Zandrine Anne on December 5.
According to Aicelle, Zandrine Anne "cried really loud, slept the whole day, had some of mommy's milk, and was up all night" but the new mom is not complaining.
Sheena Halili gave birth to her first child, Martina, with non-showbiz husband Jeron Manzanero on December 13. In an Instagram post, the Kapuso star said she's in awe after finally meeting her daughter. She aid, "Hanggang ngayon, 'di pa rin ako makapaniwala na nahahawakan at nayayakap na kita. Maraming salamat, Lord, at healthy kaming dalawa."
Sheena's husband, Jeron, on the other hand, penned a short yet touching message for their daughter. He said, "I promise to hold your hand forever, Martina."
On his Instagram account, KC Montero announced the arrival of his first child, Wyatt Cody Miller, with wife Stephanie Dods on December 14, saying "Your mom and I have been waiting a long time to meet you."
On New Year's Day 2021, Meryll Soriano surprised her followers as she revealed that she gave birth to another boy, whom she shared with actor Joem Bascon. Her first child, Elijah, is her son with her ex-husband Bernard Palanca.
After months of speculation that she gave birth to her child with boyfriend Markus Paterson, Janella Salvador finally broke her silence, confirming that she is now a mother to a son named Jude. They made the revelation via their YouTube channel M & J & J last January 5. The couple welcomed Jude on October 20, 2020.
Iwa Moto gave birth to CJ or Caleb Jiro Iwamoto Lacson on January 21, 2021.
Caleb Jiro is her second child with longtime partner Pampi Lacson.
Celebrity couple Elisse Joson and McCoy de Leon went public on October 31 and announced that they already have a child together.
Elisse and McCoy consider their baby daughter Felize to be the "greatest blessing" in their lives.
Kapuso singer Maricris Garcia gave birth to Adaiah Denise on January 12, 2021.
Adaiah Denise is Maricris and her husband TJ Cruz's first child.