The internet went crazy, and jaws dropped when images of Brazilian diva Ludmilla and her pregnant wife, Brunna Gonçalves, began to circulate.
Ludmilla, the first Afro-Latin American female musician to reach over a billion Spotify streams, announced the momentous news: she and Brunna are expecting their first child! Fans flooded the comments with love and joy, but there was one feature about Brunna that made everyone take a second look.
“10-year difference: I owe a lot to contacts, braces, and filling in my eyebrows.”
Ludmilla, a queer, Black, and Latina musician, is making waves around the world, particularly after her stunning performance at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
Ludmilla and Brunna Gonçalves began dating in October 2018 and were open about their relationship from the start. They got married on December 16, 2019, in a surprise ceremony planned by Ludmilla at their house, keeping things modest and personal.
Brunna, 33 (four years older than Ludmilla), is well renowned for her dancing. She joined Ludmilla’s company as a backup dancer in 2015, but their relationship has remained completely professional for years. Ludmilla hadn’t yet come out, and Brunna had never been in a relationship with a woman. While the sparks flew, they took their time making it official.
Fast forward to 2024, and they are still going strong after nearly six years together and five years of marriage. Anyone who sees them knows that Ludmilla and Brunna are each other’s greatest source of happiness.
Recently, the happy pair surprised followers with some fantastic news. They announced their pregnancy with a series of adorable images of themselves in identical white and nude ensembles.
But what truly drew everyone’s attention? Brunna’s visibly pregnant belly reveals some amazingly toned abs! Fans couldn’t stop discussing the unexpected detail.
Some users weren’t entirely convinced, pointing out that the abs looked almost too flawless to be real.
“I’ve never seen a pregnant belly with abs, that’s insane,” a member on X said. They weren’t alone in their amazement, as over 200 other people left similar remarks.
“Pregnancy abs just unlocked a new level of humanity 🤯,” one user joked. Many people began to share their thoughts on what was going on with Brunna’s body.
One user commented, “I guess it’s called Abdominal Etching.” A different witness stated, “It’s also going to be unhealthy for the baby as they are compressed into the abdominal area more than what is natural.”
Someone else wrote: “Her abs will probably go away as months pass by, unless she has undergone a procedure to enhance her abs??”
More and more people speculated that Brunna had abdominal etching, a specialized sort of liposuction. In fact, liposuction is the second most popular cosmetic operation in the United States, with more than 250,000 performed in 2018.
Abdominal etching, like standard liposuction, uses suction to remove fat beneath the skin. What’s the difference? It is all about precision. Abdominal etching sculpts the abdominal wall by selectively removing fat rather than just shrinking the area. This treatment emphasizes the abs, making them appear more distinct and noticeable.
The couple broke the exciting news on social media and at an unforgettable concert.
On November 9, Ludmilla shared the exciting news on Instagram, with a breathtaking surprise.
Brunna danced beautifully around the Brazilian vocalist, who was painting bright, vibrant colors on a blank canvas. The artwork gradually took shape, eventually changing into a stunning picture of a newborn.
Fans filled the comments, showering the newlyweds with love and support.
Ludmilla shared touching images of herself and Brunna on stage at a concert in São Paulo the following day. The photos show them embracing, smiling, and radiating happiness together.
In an interview, Ludmilla revealed that before meeting Brunna, she had never considered marrying or having children. “Ever since I was born, I’ve begun to experience desires I’d never considered. “Getting married seemed like a distant idea, and having a child seemed even further away,” she said.
However, as their connection grew, so did her yearning for these things. “Now, I really want to have a child because I want my kid to see who their mother is, what she does, and I want to be their friend,” she told me.
Brunna also discussed her pregnant experience, revealing that she began testing only four days after implantation, despite physicians’ advice that it could take up to nine days for a positive result. “On the fourth day, I took the test, and the result was negative. I thought, ‘Okay, that’s typical.
But on the fifth day, she thought she detected a faint second line and continued testing just to be sure. “I took a digital test, and it said, ‘Yes, you’re pregnant.'” “That was the only way I could truly believe it,” she recalled.
Experts have some insights on the topic of abs during pregnancy.
According to experts, the abdominal muscles are vital for supporting your organs and spine. When they contract, they aid in spinal mobility by allowing you to bend, twist, and retain equilibrium when standing—this is known as “core stability.”
However, as the pregnancy advances and the baby develops, the abdominal muscles extend to accommodate the enlarging uterus. This may limit their capacity to fulfill their normal support and movement functions. If these muscles are not trained, they may overstretch, making it difficult for them to recover to their former shape and length following childbirth.
Doctors warn out that while sit-ups, or “crunches,” are frequently associated with abdominal workouts, they are not safe or helpful during pregnancy.
They are unsuccessful because straining the abdominal muscles during pregnancy reduces their ability to operate normally. They’re also not recommended because these workouts are typically performed flat on your back, where the baby’s weight can put strain on key blood arteries. This can limit blood flow, potentially causing dizziness.
