Nadia Mukami Opens Up About Her Mental Health, And Difficult Motherhood Journey
Nadia Mukami, a Kenyan musician, has updated her fans on her motherhood experience barely two months after giving birth to a healthy baby boy.
Nadia also answered a question about what she craved the most when pregnant with baby Haseeb Kai in a Q&A session on her own Instagram page.
“Mkate na maziwa. I won’t mention the specific brands for obvious reasons but I had specific brands na harufu ya mbuzi. Up to date nachukia nyama ya ngombe sana,” she said.
She also stated that while she has enjoyed raising her child, the experience has not been without difficulties.
Raising a newborn baby, according to the musician, necessitated her eating enough food to be able to give milk for her child.
“I had never been heavier than 55 kgs but now I am 63 kgs because I am breastfeeding exclusively so I have to eat a lot every now and then. It is a sacrifice because I don’t want to lack milk.
“Breastfeeding is work. It’s not as easy as it seems. Actually, you gain more weight during breastfeeding than during pregnancy,” Nadia said.
“My nurse told me to massage the baby daily and I do it and baby sleeps a lot. I have to wake him up to breastfeed,” Nadia stated.
“I have tried to preserve it so much!” the musician said regarding her mental health.
“I was overwhelmed at times and wondered if I was a decent mother, but as a new mother, I welcomed help to retain my sanity. Don’t be afraid to ask for support from friends and family.”
She also revealed that as a celebrity mother, many people feel compelled to share their opinions on how she should raise her child.
With a video set to drop on Friday and a June concert in Meru, Nadia guaranteed her music fans a return to the entertainment scene.
