Latto opens up about pre-birth anxiety before welcoming her baby

Latto has opened up about the emotional challenges she faced in the lead-up to giving birth, describing a period marked by intense anxiety, tears, and uncertainty as she prepared to become a mother.

The rapper, known for her hit Big Energy, shared in a recent interview that while her pregnancy was planned, the reality of it brought unexpected emotional weight. 

She admitted that although she was excited about motherhood, she often found herself overwhelmed as her due date approached.

“There were tears and anxiety was through the roof,” she said, reflecting on the final stages of her pregnancy. 

Despite the joy surrounding the experience, Latto explained that the pressure of balancing her fast-paced music career with major life changes added to her emotional strain.

According to People, she noted that becoming a mother required her to confront deep personal questions about identity, timing, and responsibility. 

As someone who has built a public persona around confidence and control, she said pregnancy forced her to slow down and process emotions she was not used to openly expressing.

Moreover, Latto also reflected on how she initially feared that motherhood might derail her career momentum, especially while working on her Big Mama album during pregnancy. 

However, she ultimately found strength in continuing her work, describing the experience as both difficult and transformative.

As per the outlet, since giving birth, she has continued to speak candidly about postpartum adjustment and mental health, acknowledging that the emotional shifts did not end after delivery.