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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Hi Doc... Why do I feel so overwhelmed even when everything seems to be going well? Is it normal... Like even in the middle of a normal day, i feel so exhausted.

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Hi Priscilla, thank you for sharing. That feeling of being so utterly overwhelmed, even when everything seems fine and you're constantly exhausted, is absolutely normal and something countless new parents experience. It's a very real response to the immense, often invisible, demands of postpartum life. Your body is still recovering, hormones are shifting, and your brain is in a constant "on-call" state, leading to chronic fatigue and overwhelm even during a "normal" day. This is often called postpartum fatigue or overwhelm, and it's a valid feeling that many face.