We may be living in uncertain times brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. There are so many new safety protocols and quarantine measures being implemented to ensure safety, and it can become quite a scary time for all. But there's no reason to not celebrate all the victories we have in life both big and small. A handful of female celebrities experienced carrying a new life in this tough time by welcoming a new pregnancy. Some of these Kapuso celebrities showed their courage and empowered women to stay strong as they faced pregnancy for the first time, while other Kapuso ladies are rejoicing as an additional blessing to their families.
Regardless of the season, pregnancy and childbirth are one of the most challenging yet rewarding times in a woman's life. These celebrities are more than glad to document through their social media, a special milestone in their lives as they embark on the journey to motherhood while inspiring other women. These Kapuso ladies announcing their pregnancy, showing their sonograms, describing the extra care they take during their pre-natal doctor consultations, their pregnancy symptoms, as well as celebrating their virtual gender reveal parties and baby showers, flaunting their baby bumps in their maternity photoshoots, up until childbirth. Our Kapuso ladies are displaying the ways women deal with pregnancy in the new normal.
In this photo gallery, we are giving a special shout out to these beautiful female celebrities who became pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic. While some of them have given birth already, they are all continuously sharing a ray of hope in these unprecedented times with their babies and their families.
Get to know these female stars who are now "eating for two" during quarantine and witness their blossoming path to celebrating motherhood and a growing family. Check out these female celebrities who welcomed a pregnancy during the community quarantine in the Philippines.
Sheena and Jeron Manzanero were two months into their marriage when she suddenly had a sudden shift in her behavior, especially towards her husband. Little did the newly-married couple know that it was already a sign of Sheena's pregnancy.
Now, Sheena and Jeron can't wait to meet their baby girl!
"You are our hope, that this world will become better," Aicelle Santos wrote in her Instagram caption when she announced that she was pregnant.
Aicelle is taking all the precautions she needs during this pandemic to ensure her and her baby's safety.
Aicelle captured this incredibly sweet moment between her husband, Mark Zambrano, and their baby-to-be.
When Maricris Garcia first told her husband, TJ Cruz, that she felt pregnant, he immediately became extra caring and protective to Maricris.
Maricris and TJ couldn't contain their happiness when the pregnancy test result came out positive!
Here is Maricris, proudly showing off her 12-week baby bump.
Kapuso singer Princess Velasco shared in her pregnancy announcement post that she felt a lot of anxiety and uncertainty when she first found out she was pregnant during the ECQ. But now, she's looking forward to welcoming the latest addition in their family.
Princess's ECQ baby will be her third child to her husband, Doctor Mark Herbert Rosario, and the youngest sibling to her two sons, Kobe and Milo.
Princess's current youngest, Milo, is already excited to meet his new baby sibling!
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.
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.
Five months after tying the knot, actress-politician Charee Pineda and her politician husband Martell Soledad announced that they are expecting their first child.
It was Martell's birthday when Charee shared the exciting news on Instagram on July 24 where she posted a photo of them along with the sonogram of the baby.
On August 27, 2020, former Miss Intercontinental Karen Gallman and husband Ian Garton announced that they are expecting their first child.
The Filipino-Australian beauty shared that Baby Garton will be arriving on January 2021. During her announcement, Karen was 20 weeks pregnant.
Actress Andi Eigenmann announced on August 30 that she is expecting her third child with partner Philmar Alipayo via her YouTube channel.
She said the great news after greeting Philmar a happy birthday and wished that he'll be happy with his “special present” that is on the way.
Host and TV personality KC Montero announced on August 12 that he and his wife Stephanie Dods are expecting their first child.
On her Instagram, Stephanie said she has never felt more beautiful, more excited, and more grateful after learning that she is pregnant with her first child.
Iwa Moto revealed she's expecting her second baby through a social media post showing a sonogram taken during her first trimester back in July 2020.
Iwa is pregnant with her second child, a boy. Her firstborn, Hiromi Aiko Eve was born in September 2013.
Iwa teased her maternity shoot in December 2020, right after her gender reveal vlog.
Iwa and partner Pampi Lacson are expecting to welcome their baby boy in 2021.
Roxanne Barcelo announced through her vlog that she is expecting her first child with her non-showbiz husband.
She also shared that she did not expect to get pregnant so soon as her OB-GYN warned her that it might take up to a year. But the blessing is a very welcome one as her husband opened up to her about starting a family.
Joyce Pring revealed that she is pregnant with her first baby in February 2021.
Kapuso couple Joyce Pring and Juancho Triviño shared the good news on February 9. It is a double celebration for the young parents as it is also their wedding anniversary.
Joyce Pring and Juancho Triviño uploaded fun photos to announce their #BundleofJoyth.
The new mom posted on her account, "Fam, we're excited to share with you all the news... we're gonna have our own #BundleofJoyth and he/she is ready to say hello this 2021!!!!!!!!"
Nicole Donesa and her now fiancé Mark Herras announced that they are expecting their first child in September 2020.
Nicole Donesa and Mark Herra's pregnancy revealed their most affectionate side.
Carol Banawa shared photos of her sonogram to announce her third pregnancy.
Carol Banawa is elated to be expecting her third child at the age of 39.
Isabelle Daza had a low-key announcement for her second pregnancy.
Isabelle Daza and Adrien Semblat's baby Baltie will officially be a kuya this 2021!
Rachelle Ann Go welcomed a new season in the Spies family in November 2020 with a baby on the way.
Rachelle Ann Go and husband Martin Spies make sure to turn their first pregnancy journey into a fun and fulfilling moment in their married life.
Oyo Sotto was the first to break the news that his wife Kristine Hermosa is pregnant with their baby number 5. (https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/72261/kristine-hermosa-is-pregnant-with-baby-no-5/story?amp)
Kristine Hermosa and Oyo Sotto are elated to be expecting, and the actor wishes to be blessed with a baby girl.
Liz Uy is expecting her second child with businessman Raymond Racaza.
Along with her second pregnancy, Liz Uy also celebrated her marriage with Raymond Racaza in 2020.
Georgina Wilson considers her coming third baby with Arthur Burnand as her best birthday gift this 2021.
Georigina Wilson and Arthur Burnand's family is fast growing into a beautiful family of five.
Phoemela Barranda is pregnant at the age 40.
Phoemela Barranda is expecting her first child with Filipino-Chinese businessman and racecar driver, Jason Choachuy.
Sophie Albert announced her pregnancy in February 2021. This will be her first child with Vin Abrenica.
Sophie Albert and Vin Abrenica announced their pregnancy about the same time they made their engagement public.
Vlogger Zeinab Harake announced on December 2020 that she's expecting her first child with rapper Skusta Clee of Ex Battalion. See her amazing Disney-themed maternity shoot here.
Miss Universe 1999 First Runner-Up and TV host Miriam Quiambao announced on December 30, 2020 that she is expecting her second child with husband Ardy Roberto. On March 28, the couple revealed that they're going to have another son.
Former singer and TV host Nikki Gil announced her pregnancy in a surprising way. She shared a photo of her baby bump on April 18 and simply captioned it, “Ready, Kuya Finn? 🥰️”
Bossa nova singer Sitti Navarro also announced her second pregnancy with a photo of her growing baby bump. Part of her caption reads: “Our pasalubong from Bacolod our surprise gift from the Lord 🏻 I have PCOS and APAS; conceiving is not the easiest. Thank You Jesus for entrusting us with another miracle 🤍🏼”
Actress Desiree del Valle is pregnant with her first child. Her husband Boom Labrusca made the announcement on Instagram on May 28, which is also the 39-year-old actress's birthday.
Model-turned-beauty queen Katarina Rodriguez and her boyfriend Niño Barbers are expecting their first child. Katarina revealed in her recent vlog that she has been keeping this secret for seven or eight months and she also showed her already huge baby bump.