Beyoncé went from being a superstar to becoming one of the most famous moms in the entertainment industry, and in ten years of her motherhood journey, she has more than enough thoughts to share on how it changed her.
The 2010s through present times have seen the music star juggle being a mom and an iconic star. However, Beyoncé would not have it on any other way after her eye-opening experience. Here’s a quick list of what she has said about motherhood.
What Pregnancy Means To Beyoncé
Beyoncé started her motherhood journey in 2011 has shown off her baby bump after a powerful performance. The “Love On Top” crooner reveled in pregnancy glow, and once in an interview with E!, she shared that pregnancy was the “most incredible gift.” The singer added:
“I’m so happy I’m a woman. Men, I feel bad, they don’t get to experience this. It’s incredible.”
Comparing Pregnancy To Love
The “Flawless” singer gushed about pregnancy in her HBO documentary “Life Is But a Dream,” noting that becoming pregnant could be equated to falling in love. She explained:
“Being pregnant was very much like falling in love. You are so open. You are so overjoyed. There’s no words that can express having a baby growing inside of you, so of course, you want to scream it out and tell everyone.”
On Learning New Thing About Her Body
Pregnancy and labor made the R&B goddess realize her body had gained a whole new meaning. She also acknowledged the strength she held within her as a woman. The “Upgrade” crooner told Vogue:
“I just feel my body means something completely different. I feel a lot more confident about it. Even being heavier, thinner, whatever. I feel a lot more like a woman. More feminine, more sensual. And no shame.”
Motherhood Gave Her Purpose
With her myriads of career achievements including rocking the Tiffany Diamond, one could hardly imagine Beyoncé without a purpose. She built an impressive career from childhood, and now she has more than enough to show for it. However, for the music icon, being a mom gave her the “real sense of purpose. She once relayed to Shape:
“I just adore being a mother, hearing [Blue Ivy] say ‘Mama’ and call me when she needs something. It makes me feel like I have a real purpose here.”
The Redefinition of Love
Becoming a mom helped Beyoncé’s heart expand further. She also discovered love gained a whole new thing. The mom-of-three stated: “The word ‘love’ means something completely different now. She’s just the cutest thing.”
On The Pursuit of Happiness
Speaking to Elle, the 28-time Grammy winner opened up about wanting nothing but happiness for her child. This was when she had just had her first daughter, Blue Ivy. Beyoncé said: ‘I just want my child to be happy and healthy and have the opportunity to realize her dreams. Everyone experiences pain, but sometimes you need to be uncomfortable to transform.”
On Facing Her Fears
While speaking to Shape about all that she has learned from her then one-year-old child, Beyoncé noted that at tip place was being able to conquer her fears. She shared:
“Giving birth was one of my biggest fears, and having Blue forced me to face it. And now I recognize the strength I have. She teaches me to focus on the things that truly matter, like family, and to pay attention to each moment, because they go by so quickly.”
The Ethereal Mother-Daughter Connection
Right to the point of labor, Beyonce felt different and as though Blue could communicate with her. She explained to Vogue that she imagined her child pushing through a “heavy door during the throes of contractions. The fashion expert added:
“And I imagined this tiny infant doing all the work, so I couldn’t think about my own pain… We were talking. I know it sounds crazy, but I felt a communication.”
About Her parenting Style
Beyoncé told Anderson Cooper in 2012 that her parenting style leaned on more actions than words. The musician emphasized her preference for carrying out action other than telling her child what to do. She shared:
“I realized why I was born and more than anything all of the things I want to pass onto my child, and the best way of doing that is not by preaching or telling her but by showing her by example, which is one of the reasons I’m here.”
On Being A Working Mom
Between having three babies in six years, fans can attest that Queen Bey has had no hiatus regarding her career. On the contrary, the “Lemonade” crooner kept churning masterpiece music while learning the ropes of being a mother. In all, Beyoncé believes one should not lose oneself. She stated:
“it’s a little strange, but it’s important that you don’t lose yourself and you still have your own passions. And I’m back to work, I’m back to business.”
