Lifestyle influencer Lynne Njihia has opened up about her pregnancy and early motherhood experience, saying she went through uncomfortable moments that changed how she viewed breastfeeding and caring for a newborn child.
She shared that some of the medical routines during pregnancy made her feel uneasy, even though she understood their purpose.
She explained that one of the most uncomfortable experiences was a daily medical check.
“A paediatrician used to come every day to squeeze my nipples to check if I had milk,” Lynne Njihia said on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Lynne said she understood the process was necessary, but it still left her feeling uncomfortable during pregnancy and after delivery. She added that many women are not prepared for how much their bodies are involved during and after pregnancy.
Experience and motherhood
Lynne said motherhood came with changes that were not easy for her to accept at first. She explained that her sense of privacy and personal space had reduced significantly during that period.
“I feel like mums need to know that when you get pregnant, you won’t have your body to yourself for two years,” Lynne said.
She added that the experience affected how she approached breastfeeding and early bonding with her baby. She said she breastfed for a short period before deciding to stop.
“I didn’t like breastfeeding. I breastfed for three months,” Lynne said.
Lynne said that during breastfeeding, she often felt emotional and would cry while feeding her baby. She clarified that the feeling was not caused by pain but something deeper that she could not easily explain at the time.
“I used to hold the baby to suckle, and then I cried. it wasn’t because I felt pain or anything,” Lynne Njihia said.
She explained that after she stopped breastfeeding, she started feeling more clarity and began to enjoy motherhood more. She said she felt a sense of relief once that phase ended.
“I think I started to feel clarity after I stopped breastfeeding, and I started to enjoy motherhood,” Lynne Njihia said.
Lynne said she believes mothers should not feel pressured to continue something that feels overwhelming. She encouraged women to listen to themselves when facing challenges in motherhood.
