Big Brother Naija star Bamike Adenibuyan, known to fans as BamBam, has bravely shared her experiences with preeclampsia and postpartum depression during her first pregnancy. In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideownwo on his podcast, “With Chude,” BamBam opened up about the physical and emotional challenges she faced.
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During her pregnancy with her first daughter, Zendaya, in 2020, BamBam was diagnosed with preeclampsia, a serious condition that can lead to both maternal and fetal complications. Thankfully, the condition was detected early, and with the help of dedicated medical professionals, BamBam and Zendaya were able to overcome this hurdle.

“I had preeclampsia with Zendaya’s pregnancy,” BamBam shared. “She had detached from my placenta by the time I arrived at the hospital. So the thought of losing her, if I hadn’t been diligent with my antenatal classes or taking my vitamins…”

The reality TV star also spoke candidly about the physical changes she experienced during pregnancy, which triggered a period of postpartum depression.

“I would never have imagined that my body would get this thick, no jokes,” BamBam said. “I look in front of the mirror and thank God for supportive husbands like mine. Imagine I had a man who wasn’t open to the transition phases I went through with each pregnancy.”

Despite the challenges, BamBam expressed her immense gratitude for her husband, fellow Big Brother Naija alumnus Teddy A, who provided unwavering support throughout her ordeal.

“I was in shock. I went through postpartum depression,” BamBam added. “I was a mess. I did not understand. I transformed literally.”

Comparing her first and second pregnancies, BamBam described the second as “more merciful.”

“My second pregnancy was even more merciful than the first,” she explained. “What! Zendaya! I went from Maroon to black, I had skin tags, I had acne breakouts. Went from size 8 to 14/16. I was in shock.”

Beyond the physical transformations, BamBam also spoke about the wonder of seeing her daughter grow and change.

“I mean look at the girl,” BamBam said. “Now you understand why she did what she had to do. When she was born, I had to ask the doctor, ‘is that my baby?’ ‘How is she so white looking?’ She had grey eyes, and now they’re brown. She looked so different.”
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