We have taken motherhood for granted. Mothers are put on a pedestal, and we forget that they are humans too. But times have changed. While motherhood is a beautiful feeling, many darker sides to it are not often spoken about. One of them is postpartum. However, in recent times, many popular stars have opened up about their experiences, leading to more awareness around postpartum and how tough this phase is for women. Kiara Advani recently spoke about the same, and many actors in the past have. Here’s a list. Read on.
Kiara Advani
The Toxic star recently welcomed a baby with her husband, actor Sidharth Malhotra. On a podcast with Raj Shamani, Kiara spoke at length about her postpartum journey and how it was an identity shift in her life. Kiara also opened up about the little things that triggered her, and she took about 6-months to understand these emotional changes in her life. The actor also credited her husband, Sidharth Malhotra, for taking care of her even after a busy day.
Kalki Koechlin
Kalki Koechlin has also talked about the first six months after birth, which are very stressful for the mothers. The sleep cycle is affected because they need to stay awake to feed the baby, and she also faces a sense of identity loss during this phase. Kalki stressed the fact that these conversations do not happen much.
Mandira Bedi
The popular star Mandira Bedi also opened up about postpartum depression that she went through after the birth of her first baby, Vir, in 2011. According to Mandira Bedi, she was not even connected to the child in the initial days.
Alia Bhatt
The Jigra star also spoke about her postpartum journey and how she prioritised her health. During an interview with Vogue, Alia Bhatt said that she did not put much pressure on herself for her postpartum weight loss journey. She took regular walks and did regular workouts.
Sameera Reddy
Sameera Reddy had also opened up about her postpartum journey and the emotional turmoil she went through.
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Soha Ali Khan
Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu have a happy family. Soha had earlier spoken about the postpartum depression and how new mothers often have to confine themselves to the house. Soha Ali Khan revealed she had breakdowns too.
Sonam Kapoor
Sonam Kapoor spoke about her postpartum journey after giving birth to her first baby boy, Vayu. She revealed that it took 16 months for her to get back to normal and how she focused on herself by doing workouts and self-care. She also hailed a woman’s body and the wonders that it was capable of.
FAQs
What is postpartum?
Postpartum lasts for six to eight weeks and sometimes more than that. This is the time when a mother's body takes time to recover, mentally and physically.
What is postpartum depression?
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a phase when new mothers deal with anxiety, stress, and mood swings. In extreme situations, medical treatment is also required.