Why You, Me & Cardi B Deserve to Celebrate Our Pregnancies

Cardi For The Culture.
Women's Rights for the Future.
MF for the Nay Sayers.
LOVE.
xo

[@AlwaysAmeera]

You know what is unfortunate, I said the same thing those men said when the rumor was floating around that she was pregnant. Then, I saw her reveal her pregnancy on SNL and I “boohoo cried” because I realized that I had internalized society’s standards of success and pregnancy. Cardi b is a testament that not only does a woman have a right to celebrate her pregnancy but also to celebrate her sexuality throughout her pregnancy. She is still just “gutta” and raw. Ughhh!!! I just adore her. Great video!!!!

[@MelanieFiona]

Love. xo

[@sav4470]

"These men are all paid by me." Love you and this video!

[@SirDave]

Exactly! Blewp.

[@MelanieFiona]

stunt. okurrrr! xo

[@doniquawatson3636]

I did that too when I was pregnant with my third child I worked hard as if I wasn't pregnant and ending up passing out and putting me and my baby at risk . All because of being scared of position/job being taken away from me . I was in denial and definitely regret it . Thanks Melanie ❤ bringing light to our dark .

[@MelanieFiona]

Thank you for sharing . Sending Love xo

[@4daluvofnikki]

Please tell me you are working on a new album please? I want to hear good music from someone with an anointed voice like yours. As for what you said you are 100% correct.

[@asb51398]

Wow this was so on point! Thank you for putting this truth out there

[@kindahotmama]

I went on a job interview 8 months pregnant, referred by a friend and didn't hide it. In fact it was said that I could start after my leave. However, every other person my friend referred was hired except me. I know I met or exceeded qualifications and performed well during the interview. Oh well, their loss. God blessed me with another job still better than my previous one. Screw anyone who puts limitations on us.

[@MelanieFiona]

Love. xo

[@carlarenee27]

This is so real and so DEEP! I have a very close friend who is pregnant and she is still trying to hide her pregnancy from her supervisors because she's scared that they won't give her a promotion because of it. It's ridiculous!!

[@carleunderwood2551]

Im not pregnant but I understand in a week i will undergoing a surgery because I have fibroids and it seems that anything we do as women for our happiness let alone our health is an issue. Ive put this surgery off for almost 2 years and im having a surgery in order to have children ive waited to have.

[@iamtierralafrance]

Carle' Underwood I had surgery in February for fibroids and I feel sooo much better! Good luck on your surgery ❤️

[@carleunderwood2551]

Tierra Lafrance Thank soo much !😍

[@stormieweather8049]

I had it a couple of years ago. Most importantly rest and if you are in pain, let it be known. Don’t hide it.

[@SoItzNewNew]

Carle' Underwood 👏🙏💜👏🙏💜 Sending my prayers & love your way!

[@dlyd4872]

Yes!!!! Three times!!! Say it again for the people in the back roll! I went through a very similar situation! You’re videos have gotten me through the different transitions from becoming pregnant to now having 2 yr old. With the amount of shame and pressure that we as woman place on ourselves and other women to live standards that white men enforced we know this world was never meant for us so we have to work 10times harder to get people to realize our perspective. But it’s changing the more we are strong willed, brave and confident enough to stand in our truth we force our selves to have a seat at the “boys” table and make them listen and change their views.

[@jgwhitez43]

Melanie Fiona-- wow! Well said may Yeahua bless you ladies..... I'm a married man of 25 years I HEAR YOU -- keep Glowing, celebrating , and doing what men can't, without y'all we aren't nothing - Shalom ❤️🌹👑

[@Kawaiicutiebaby]

Love you!!! ♥️💕 and I agree with you.

[@msteans87]

Awesome video Melanie ! I have a twin sister trying to get into the work force again after she has my nephew who’s 5 months! It’s so hard to be a mother more or less a workin mama. I stay prayerful she feels work right away because she’s ready !!!

[@lucylew1286]

Thank you for this!! I’ve been hearing too many people talking about she’s committing career suicide. People are the worst.

[@SoItzNewNew]

They either want to hide it or monetize it. 😒

[@watchoutforthebiggirl1565]

Omg love you so much!!!! So glad to see you back!

[@nene8907]

Love this!!

[@crystalhadley4690]

I was at a scholarship award luncheon my senior year in college and one of the female donors told me as she was “wishing me well” to make sure that I didn’t get pregnant because it would distract me. I was already 8 weeks pregnant at the time and that comment completely annoyed me. I did however take her check and continue on with my degree with pride :)

[@modesty07]

Hello beautiful lady much love to you, I was just playing 4am yesterday and here you are 😊

[@livtheartist8111]

Thank you!!!! 🙌 I'm 9 weeks pregnant, 32 years old, never been pregnant before. My child's father thinks that because I'm unmarried and we aren't in a relationship that I should hang my head low. I refuse 2 be ashamed! I'm holding my head up high and preparing to be the best mother possible. Thank you for saying this!!!! It's like you read my mind.

[@jokersparks3000]

I have to agree with this. I am 30 years old(still consider myself young). I have no children of my own but I share these thoughts and concerns when it comes to becoming a mother and the stigma attached. I very much want to be a mother but it's not necessarily the right time, whether society has decided that I shouldn't or others are saying that I'll be "too old" once I'm ready. It's a difficult balance and unfortunately society seems to associate motherhood with weakness which is far from the truth. I was raised by amazing women and I think motherhood is a necessity that needs to be embraced, if that is your choice. It's all about our own choices and paths. I think as a society we forget and in this political climate I say we can't afford to forget. We must embrace all that motherhood means. Be proud women for whatever you choose and don't let anyone take away your right to choose.

[@ekstn645]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@CHASZI272]

Do you have any music coming out ? Beautiful voice

[@pharastar1]

👌👏🏽👏🏽💪🏽!

[@anique0320]

I agree with most of what you said. However in the music/movie industry a pregnancy can be career suicide and your male employees are the prime example of why this is so. The music/movie industry should be a business about talent, but it's not based solely on talent, but body image and looks. In our society pregnant women are not considered marketable to mainly men who fantasize about female artist. Should it be that way, No. But until women stop excepting this mentality from men, then it will continue. And it has to be women who change this mentality.

[@deaundrablanton6000]

Can you PLEASE sing I Want It All for your tour with Ledisi?!!! Pleaaaaseeee 😩😩

[@Niasmar]

This is sooo random but what liquid lipsticks do use? Love how they suit u

[@MelanieFiona]

Sephora Brand and Maybeline are my go tooooooos!! xo

[@Niasmar]

Thank you! Xo

[@kelsaMJ]

What’s so crazy is that I’ve only heard and read women say that’s career suicide. They’re saying she shouldn’t be dancing or saying certain lyrics now that she’s about to be a mom. Or she shouldn’t be going on tour, doing shows. When my cousin got pregnant, her mom told her the same thing. You can’t finish school with two kids on the way. Unfortunately, even the men you heard gather this from what the working industry has done to women, especially in entertainment, historically-forced abortions, lying about having children, etc. Something has to give.

[@MelanieFiona]

Absolutely! We as women have enough working against us.... the last thing we need is for US to work against us! thank you for your comment. xo

[@endofaneraoutnow3473]

And now cardis pregnant again

[@asterflower4524]

Uhh Beyonce is under speculation still? Just asking because she's a gr8 example!

[@SusieSue242]

Hello how are you doing?