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Melai Cantiveros admits she went through postpartum depression

In an episode of Rated K last Sunday, host and comedienne Melai Cantiveros revealed that she went through postpartum depression.

Cantiveros married Jason Francisco in 2013. They are now blessed with two daughters, Amelia Lucille, 5 years old, and Stela Rosalind, 9 months old.

In the weekly magazine show, Cantiveros said that she struggled with being a mother after giving birth to her second daughter.

“Ang postpartum pala, natatakot ako sa iyak ng anak ko. Natatakot akong hawakan siya. Kapag umiiyak siya, nagkukulong na ako sa kabilang kuwarto. Ayoko nang marinig na umiiyak siya. Para akong baliw, totoo talaga yun, para akong baliw,” she said.

According to MedLine Plus website, postpartum depression is “moderate to severe depression in a woman” that may occur a few months or up to a year after delivery.

Changes in hormone levels is one of the main causes of postpartum depression. However, there are several other factors may trigger the emotions.

This includes changes in the body, in work, and in social relationships; having less time for oneself; lack of sleep; and other thoughts and worries.

Fortunately, Cantiveros said that she was able to eventually overcome it.

“Thank you, Lord, na napagtagumpayan ko na hindi na ako natatakot sa iyak niya. Kapag umiiyak siya, sinasabihan ko, ‘Naku, chinachar-char mo lang ako.’ Ginaganun ko siya,” she said.

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