Lele Pons reveals harrowing pregnancy mental health struggles

Influencer Lele Pons recently opened up about her challenging pregnancy experience on The Squeeze podcast. Pons revealed she 'didn't like being pregnant,' largely due to being forced to stop her mental health medication. She had been taking medication for severe OCD symptoms since age 10 and stopping it caused her mental health to spiral.

Pons described her pregnancy as 'horrible,' noting she became unrecognizable and unstable, exhibiting extreme OCD behaviors. She gained 50 pounds and felt like a different person. Despite these immense struggles, she found the experience ultimately worthwhile upon welcoming her daughter, Eloísa, stating the love for her child is 'shocking' and surpasses any personal difficulties. Pons and her husband, Guaynaa, welcomed Eloísa in July. The couple, who met while collaborating on a song in September 2020, confirmed their relationship in December 2020 and married in March 2023. They announced their daughter's birth in late July via Instagram.