Rihanna says pregnancy “unlocked new levels of love” for her mother

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Rihanna says her pregnancy allowed her to see her mother in a new light and appreciate her like never before.

Taking to Instagram, the “Umbrella” singer shared a throwback photo of her and her mother, Monica Braithwaite, dressed in white at what appears to be a church. 

“Today is my Queen’s birthday,” Rihanna wrote in the caption. “Being on the verge of motherhood, unlocked new levels of love and respect I have for my mommy in a way that I could never explain!”

“She’s the true MVP and I wanna give her her flowers every second I can! Love