Meghan Trainor recently opened up about her postpartum mental health challenges following the birth of her second child. In a heartfelt essay for TODAY.com, the singer shared her experience and highlighted the importance of support for new parents.
Facing Mental Health Struggles After Baby’s Arrival
Trainor wrote honestly about the difficulties she faced after welcoming her second son, Barry, with her husband, Daryl Sabara. Reflecting on the experience, she recalled, “A month after having my second baby, I hit a breaking point.” She described the moment vividly, saying, “I’m sweating, just thinking about it.”
She explained how she was holding Barry, who was crying uncontrollably, while her husband attended to their first son, Riley. Alone with her newborn, Trainor found herself overwhelmed and in tears as well.
A Moment of Crisis
In the essay, Trainor described having a panic attack during this challenging moment, feeling physically and emotionally drained. “I was having a panic attack and I was just over-exhausted, but I felt like I was dying,” she wrote. She explained that she felt unsafe holding her baby and feared passing out from exhaustion.
Supporting Other Moms
Trainor also explained why she decided to share her experience. She expressed her frustration with the expectation for mothers to appear fine, even when facing such struggles. “When I talk to other moms about it, I’m like, ‘Isn’t this traumatic and crazy?’” she said. “And we’re expected to walk around like we’re fine.” Trainor emphasized that sharing her story was important to remind other mothers they are not alone in their struggles.
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