23 celebrity moms who opened up about having postpartum depression after their kids were born

Yvette ManesApr 17, 2020, 21:14 IST

Chrissy Teigen and Princess Diana are just two of many stars who have spoken about postpartum depression.Randy Shropshire/Getty Images/AP/Herman Knippertz

Postpartum depression, like many other mental health issues, is often stigmatized.
Many celebrities have opened up about their difficult experiences with postpartum.
Princess Diana, Cardi B, and Chrissy Teigen are some of many stars who have publicly shared their experiences with postpartum.
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Many individuals who are preparing to give birth spend the entirety of their pregnancy painting an idyllic portrait of the first few weeks at home with their new baby. But even if everything else goes as planned, there's no way to predict how you will feel physically and emotionally after childbirth.

Because those who have just given birth often feel an intense pressure to be perfect, and mental health issues have long been stigmatized, it's not uncommon for those experiencing postpartum depression (PPD) symptoms to avoid seeking treatment — or doubt that they're actually suffering.

Thankfully, there are individuals who have a platform and are willing to share their own PPD experiences in an attempt to destigmatize the disorder and encourage more individuals to confide in their healthcare providers.

Here are some celebrities who've broken the silence about their postpartum depression.

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Cardi B said she thought she was going to be able to avoid postpartum depression.

Amy Davidson said PPD "hit me hard."

Lisa Rinna said she silently suffered from postpartum depression.

Carnie Wilson said she experienced postpartum hallucinations.

Gwyneth Paltrow said PPD made her feel "like a zombie."

Marie Osmond wrote about her postpartum experience in a memoir.

Princess Diana said part of her postpartum depression included feeling "very low."

Kendra Wilkinson said she was able to make it through postpartum depression twice.

Florence Henderson said she struggled with guilt surrounding her postpartum depression.

Lena Headey said motherhood has been "tricky."

Alanis Morissette said she experienced postpartum depression more than once.

Melissa Rycroft said she didn't realize she was experiencing PPD until she talked about it with her partner.

Courteney Cox spoke about her experience with delayed postpartum depression.

Sarah Michelle Gellar spoke about making it through PPD.

Amanda Peet said she struggled with PPD after the birth of her first daughter.

Adele said talking about her postpartum depression helped.

Bryce Dallas Howard said a lot of different resources helped her overcome PPD.

Drew Barrymore said she didn't experience PPD with the birth of her first child, but she did with her second.

Brooke Shields said she doesn't want new moms suffering from PPD to feel stigmatized.

Chrissy Teigen said taking antidepressants helped her with PPD.

Hayden Panettiere has spoken about seeking treatment for PPD.

Behati Prinsloo encouraged fellow parents to seek out support.

Reese Witherspoon said she experienced postpartum after the birth of two of her three children.

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