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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I love my baby, but somee days I just want to run away. Then I feel guilty for thinking like that. I dont really know what i want. I just live by

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Hi Sharon, thank you for writing in. It's incredibly honest and brave to share your feelings. Please know that many parents, despite deeply loving their babies, experience days where they just want to escape and then immediately feel overwhelmed by guilt. This push-and-pull, where you love your baby but also feel the intense desire to run away, is a very real and common aspect of postpartum life. It's often a direct response to the immense, relentless demands of caring for a newborn and profound emotional depletion, indicating you're in survival mode. These emotions can be a symptom of post-natal depression (PND) or post-natal anxiety (PNA). Acknowledging these thoughts is the first step, and it's crucial to remember that having a thought doesn't define you or your intentions. Reaching out for support is truly the best next step, as these feelings are treatable, and you deserve to feel more than just "living by."