Pregnancy has “Unlocked New Levels of Love,” Rihanna

Rihanna said “Being on the verge of motherhood unlocked new levels of love and respect I have for my mommy in a way that I could never explain!”

34-year-old music superstar Rihanna, who is expecting her first child with boyfriend ASAP Rocky, uploaded a throwback photo from her own baby days in an Instagram to tribute for her mother Monica Braithwaite’s birthday Tuesday.

Sharing picture of mother and daughter matching in white dresses and hair accessories in church, the Anti-artist opened up about how pregnancy made her appreciate her mom even more.

Singer wrote “Today is my Queen’s birthday!!! Being on the verge of motherhood, unlocked new levels of love and respect I have for my mommy in a way that I could never explain! She’s the true MVP and I wanna give her her flowers every second I can!” she continued. “Love you mumzzzz!!! Happy Birthday! We gon celebrate on da link up!”

Last month Rihanna revealed that she is in her third trimester, telling fans in February that she’s enjoying having fun with fashion as her body changes.

She said “I’m enjoying not having to worry about covering up my tummy,” the star said. “If I feel a little chubby, it’s like, whatever! It’s a baby!”

Brand Fenty Beauty founder also said that style gives her an extra shot of confidence when she needs it. “Right now, being pregnant, some days you just feel like, ‘Ugh, I just want to lay here on this couch all day.’ But when you put on a little face and a little lipstick, you transform,” she said. “You put some clothes on, and it’s like, when you look good, you feel good. I’ve heard that for a very long time, but it’s true. It really can get you up off that couch and make you feel like a bad bitch.”