This archive report was first published on 3 August 2020.
Actress Pierra Makena has spoken candidly about her experiences with depression and weight gain during pregnancy, sharing her story in a bid to support others who may be going through similar struggles.
On her YouTube channel, Makena revealed that she had lost weight during her pregnancy, dropping from 50-52 kilograms to 49 kilograms at three months, causing concern for her doctor.
Despite trying to eat, Makena struggled to gain weight, even after giving birth. It wasn't until her family stepped in and helped her eat more that she began to gain weight.
However, Makena's weight gain was met with cruel comments from the public, with some even calling her an 'elephant'. The actress revealed that she became depressed and isolated, but was lucky to have a supportive family.
With the help of her loved ones, Makena was able to lose much of the weight she gained and is now looking better than ever.
Below are some of her current photos.
