"I couldn't hold her": Lovi Poe sheds light on her tough birthing experience

• Lovi Poe opened up about her transition to motherhood and the medical complications she faced during childbirth
• Unable to hold her newborn immediately due to her condition, Lovi shared what her first thought was after waking up
• During the interview, Lovi also openly admitted she was initially hesitant and career-driven before getting pregnant
• According to Lovi, she had the 'if it happens, it happens' mentality when it came to motherhood

Welcoming a child is life-changing, but the journey to delivery can sometimes take an unexpected and challenging turn, as Lovi Poe candidly shared in her latest interview.

Speaking with broadcast journalist Karen Davila, the actress opened up about her journey toward motherhood and the serious health complications she faced while giving birth to her first child.

When asked if she had always envisioned becoming a mother, Lovi admitted that her mindset used to revolve entirely around her career.

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"I didn't think much of it to be honest. Parang a part of me was like, 'Yes, I want to be?' but it wasn't something I was enthusiastic about if I'm being completely honest. I was so career-oriented na my life revolved around work talaga, and it was more of like, 'If it happens, it happens,'" Lovi shared. "And then suddenly, all of it was in God's timing, it happened. I think it's the most amazing, most beautiful thing in the world. I didn't think I'd feel this much love."

Lovi recalled having honest discussions and slight friction with her husband early on because of her busy career schedule as well.

"Actually, napunta ako sa point because my husband and I would have these conversations and a little bit of friction to be honest, in the beginning. Yun parang we're having a baby right now, but I'm like, 'Wait a minute, I still have so many things to do. There's so many projects I wanna pursue.' Then eventually it happened and I feel like, 'I wish I did it sooner,'" she bared.

When asked about the moment she first saw her newborn child, Lovi revealed that complications kept her from holding her baby.

"I wish it was as magical as it is in the movies, but then, when I first saw my child, I couldn't hold her. I had a tough birthing experience. I developed HELLP syndrome, preeclampsia," Lovi explained. "I was so groggy, and when they asked me if I wanted to hold my baby, I said I can't hold her right now, it was not the right time because I was so out of it and I wanted to experience that moment beautifully."

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The condition left Lovi bedridden and unconscious for a few days. However, the moment she woke up, her motherly instincts took over.

"It wasn't that instant. I was... a few days na bedridden, and basically, I couldn't wake up for a while. Then when I woke up and nagkaroon na ako ng wisyo, the first thing I said was, 'Hindi pa siya kumakain.' It's like, 'How long has it been? How long was I out?' Yung instinct mo talaga as a mother, it just suddenly comes," Lovi shared.

Fans and fellow mothers praised Lovi for her bravery in discussing such a vulnerable health scare, sending her warm love and support.

Lovi Poe is a Filipina actress, singer, and model known for her versatility and elegance in the entertainment industry. She is the daughter of the late Fernando Poe Jr., a national artist and movie icon, and former actress Rowena Moran. Lovi began her career in 2006 and gained early recognition for her roles in GMA Network dramas such as Bakekang, Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real, and Mulawin vs. Ravena. Beyond acting, Lovi is also a talented singer with several singles and albums to her name. In 2021, she made headlines after transferring to ABS-CBN, where she continued to expand her career with notable projects such as FPJ's Batang Quiapo.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Lovi Poe expressed her deep gratitude as she officially joined the roster of talent management agency Star Magic. She shared a video documenting her busy media conference day and warm welcomes from ABS-CBN executives. The video featured a sweet moment at the end showing Lovi's daughter watching and quietly cheering for her mom live on television. The actress was met with bouquets of flowers, warm hugs, and warm messages from fans as she stepped into her next career chapter.

Meanwhile, in 2025, Lovi Poe stunned netizens by sharing a TikTok video that showcased her incredibly fit and toned postpartum body. Fans reacted with disbelief, commenting her pregnancy felt like a "Halloween costume" because of her quick bounce-back. In the comments, Lovi responded to the playful remarks.

Source: KAMI.com.gh