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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My husband says “But you’re home all day,” like parenting is not tiring 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣How do I get him to understand the emotional load of being a mum. It feels so unfair

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It's incredibly frustrating when your partner minimizes the immense effort involved in being home all day with a baby, and that feeling of unfairness is completely valid. Many new parents struggle with this exact dynamic, as being "home all day" isn't a break; it's a relentless, emotionally and mentally demanding job that often goes unseen. To help your husband understand the emotional load (or mental load), try making the invisible visible: write down everything you think about, plan, or do related to the baby and household, not just the physical tasks, and share this list with him. Explain that it's the constant mental management and emotional labor that's truly exhausting. Finally, use "I" statements to describe your feelings and clearly articulate what kind of support would genuinely help you, reinforcing that you are a team navigating this demanding phase together.