Barbadian singer, actress, fashion designer, and businesswoman, Rihanna has disclosed what she’s most afraid of after giving birth to her first child.
The multiple award-winning singer, Rihanna who is pregnant and expecting her first baby soon with lover, A$ap Rocky said that she is is scared of the prospect of postpartum depression and feeling emotionally out of control after the birth of her baby.
She made this known in her recent cover interview with Vogue.
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What is postpartum psychosis?
Many people who have given birth will experience mild mood changes after having a baby, known as the “baby blues”. This is normal and usually only lasts for a few days.
But postpartum psychosis is very different from the “baby blues”. It’s a serious mental illness and should be treated as a medical emergency.
It’s sometimes called puerperal psychosis or postnatal psychosis.
Rihanna tells of fear of postpartum depression
When asked about what she love in the relationship between herself and Asap Rocky, she said “What I love the most about us? Transparency with everything: how we’re feeling, what our goals are, what our fears and insecurities are. The vulnerability to be able to say what you feel about each other.”
The Barbadian star, and business mogul told vogue she doesn’t know what to expect when she puts to bed.
Rihanna detailed how she’s ‘scared’ hearing stories from other women who have struggled with postpartum depression, after hearing stories from many women who have giving birth.
“I’m praying my body allows me to [breastfeed],” the singer said, adding that: “Postpartum depression. Will I feel out of control emotionally? Those are the stories I hear from other women that scare me.”
Sonita Alexander, one of Rihanna’s best friends since childhood says Riri made time for me when I was having my baby.
“The baby was sick, so she came back three weeks later and was supportive the whole time. I would say it was the most important moment in our friendship. She’s a great auntie.” Sonita added.
