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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Every small thing makes me frustrated. Like baby crying, or if my husband forget to help with chores. I wasn’t like this before, can i go back to normal????

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It's very common for new parents to feel easily frustrated by small things – like a baby crying or forgotten chores – even if you weren't like that before. These intense feelings are a normal, though tough, part of the postpartum adjustment. Your emotional fuse is often much shorter due to the significant hormonal shifts after birth, chronic sleep deprivation, and the overwhelming demands of caring for a newborn. The good news is, yes, you absolutely can go back to feeling more like yourself. This heightened frustration is a temporary phase that can be managed. If these feelings are persistent, overwhelming, last longer than two weeks, or significantly impact your daily life and relationships, reaching out to a healthcare professional can provide valuable strategies and support to help you navigate this period and find your way back to feeling more "normal" again.