Ask The Expert: What No One Tells You About Postpartum

What No One Tells You About Postpartum: The Emotional Shifts Every Parent Should Know Ask The Expert with Kate Minosora, Senior Clinical Psychologist, Us Therapy Becoming a parent changes everything, not just your routines, but your emotions too. While we often hear about the physical recovery after birth, the emotional journey can be just as intense... and much less talked about. In this special Ask The Expert session, we’re joined by Kate Minosora, a Senior Clinical Psychologist from Us Therapy, to shed light on the emotional shifts that happen during the postpartum period, from unexpected mood swings to quiet identity changes. 💬 Got questions? Ask away! From July 14–21, submit your questions via theAsianparent app. 📺 Then tune in on July 22, as Kate answers them and offers practical insights to help parents feel more seen, supported, and emotionally prepared. Let’s talk about what really happens, because no parent should go through postpartum in silence. #AskTheExpert #theAsianparentSingapore #UsTherapy #postpartum #parenting

Ask The Expert: What No One Tells You About Postpartum
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eversince i became a mother i really have a fresh point of view of everything. i now understand why my mother acts the way she does. and as it is a mind-opening journey, i also feel that it's a burden somehow. the emotional load nobody really understand, and i cant share because i dont know how.

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It's wonderful that motherhood has given you such a profound, mind-opening perspective, helping you understand your own mother better and see the world differently. This fresh point of view is a significant aspect of the journey. However, it's completely understandable and incredibly common that this profound insight also comes with a hidden burden – the emotional load that feels immense and isolating because it's so hard to articulate. Many new parents experience this silent weight, feeling a deep shift within themselves that isn't easily shared or understood by others. This emotional labor involves constant anticipation, planning, and worrying, often without external recognition, and it can indeed feel overwhelming when you carry it alone.