In a surprise video message shared during her virtual appearance at the 2025 Global Women in Business Summit, Rihanna casually announced:
“Our baby girl is due September 1st, and yes, I plan to be back at work by the 5th. We don’t slow down around here.”
The statement, which was met with cheers and applause from viewers, quickly went viral. But behind the bold declaration lies a growing concern—one raised by Rihanna’s own personal physician, Dr. Elaina Rowe, who has reportedly issued a serious warning about the singer’s postpartum plans.
“This could be dangerous,” doctor says.
According to sources close to Rihanna’s team, Dr. Rowe has advised the star to take at least six to eight weeks off after delivery, citing concerns about her previous high-risk pregnancy and current stress levels.
“She’s strong, yes—but she’s also human,” Dr. Rowe reportedly told a member of Rihanna’s management team last week. “Pushing her body days after childbirth, especially if it’s a C-section again, could put her at risk for hemorrhage, infection, or worse.”
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Though Dr. Rowe has not made a public statement, insiders say she has urged both Rihanna and A$AP Rocky to reconsider the aggressive return-to-work schedule, especially since Rihanna is already scheduled to oversee the relaunch of Fenty Skin’s “Bare Recovery” line in mid-September and has production meetings lined up for her long-rumored return to the stage in early 2026.
Rihanna’s Response? Unshaken.
When asked during a post-summit Q&A about the doctor’s warning, Rihanna didn’t flinch.
“I love and respect my doc, she’s a queen,” Rihanna said. “But I know my body, and I know my why. I feel more alive when I’m creating, when I’m building. That’s healing for me.”
The Anti singer, now 37, also clarified that her return to work doesn’t mean she’ll be jumping into back-to-back flights or 12-hour shoot days.
“It’s not about grind culture. It’s about movement. It’s about showing my kids that motherhood doesn’t erase your ambition—it expands it.”
Still, health professionals are weighing in with caution.
Medical Experts Sound Off
Dr. Monica Sandhu, a Los Angeles-based OB-GYN unaffiliated with Rihanna, spoke to E! News this morning:
“Every postpartum experience is unique, but returning to work within days—especially in high-pressure industries—can jeopardize physical recovery and mental health. The body needs rest, and so does the mind.”
Others have pointed out that Rihanna, who previously suffered from prenatal hypertension and placenta previa, is already at greater risk of postpartum complications.
Fans are split.
Fans React: “Queen Energy” or “Too Much”?
On social media, #RihannaDueDate and #BackToWorkRiRi began trending within hours.
Supporters flooded X (formerly Twitter) with praise:
“She’s redefining motherhood on HER terms. Queen energy always.” — @NaviForRih
“She gave birth and dropped Fenty Hair in the same breath. We don’t deserve her.” — @GlowUpGabby
But others expressed concern:
“I love her, but someone needs to make her REST. Three kids under four? It’s okay to slow down.” — @MomOfThreeInLA
“Health is wealth, Rih. We’ll still be here.” — @FentyFaithful
A$AP Rocky Reportedly “Trying to Talk Her Down”
According to a source close to the couple, A$AP Rocky is “fully supportive of Rihanna’s ambition” but is reportedly urging her to ease into her return.
“Rocky is her rock—pun intended,” the source said. “He’s proud of her drive, but he’s also thinking about the kids and the long game. He’s been trying to talk her down from going full-speed five days postpartum.”
Whether or not Rihanna will take her doctor’s advice remains to be seen—but if there’s one thing fans know by now, it’s that she plays by her own rules.
And, apparently, so does her uterus.
