Why I'm Worried About Kate Middleton

Why I”m Worried About Kate Middleton

There are a lot of rumors going around that the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, is suffering from postpartum depression after giving birth to her baby daughter, Princess Charlotte. Now, granted, these are only rumors, so I”m taking them all with a grain of salt and hoping they”re not true—but I know firsthand how taxing it can be to take care of two little ones incredibly close in age. My two daughters are just about the same distance in age apart as Prince George and Princess Charlotte, and the challenges of juggling a toddler”s needs with those of a newborn are still fresh in my mind.

Beyond that, the hormonal shifts your body goes through after giving birth can truly do a number on your emotions, and can cause serious depression. In fact, around one in ten new mothers suffer from postpartum depression after delivering a child. Despite how common this problem is, there”s still major stigma around it. Moms feel pressured to act as though everything”s fine and that they”re overjoyed all of the time, when really they”re facing immense internal struggles.

online casino New Roman”; font-size: medium;”>I know that you might look at Kate Middleton and think, “Who is she to be depressed? She has everything!,” but that”s missing the point altogether. Postpartum depression isn”t something that women can turn on or off like a switch or decide to talk themselves out of. It”s a hormonal imbalance that can be tricky to diagnose and even more challenging to treat, especially if the mother is breastfeeding. In fact, because Kate is in the spotlight, it might be harder for her to voice that she”s having a hard time. Since her mother, Carole, is a midwife and is well-versed in these kinds of issues, I”m thinking that if the rumors are indeed true, that she already has a strong support system in place.

All that said, there is help out there for women suffering from postpartum depression. If you or someone you know is having a hard time, don”t hesitate to call your doctor immediately and visit Postpartum Support International for additional resources, support, and help. Remember, that you are not alone, and there”s no shame in asking for help. In fact, it”s a sign of strength.