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Sana Khan, a former actor, has come under fire for her recent comments regarding postpartum depression. In her recent vlog, she shared her personal experiences with pregnancy and childbirth, specifically addressing postpartum depression. However, her remarks have sparked significant backlash on social media for being perceived as insensitive and tone-deaf.
Postpartum depression affects many new mothers, leading to feelings of sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion. The reality TV star suggested that new mothers should not focus too much on their feelings which caused a backlash. However, to her surprise, her personal experiences did not go well with the netizens as she was heavily trolled for her statement.
“Don’t think about it too much, Just let it go”: Sana Khan
In her vlog, the former Bigg Boss contestant shared her personal experiences with pregnancy and childbirth, discussing the challenges that new mothers often face. "If someone is dealing with postpartum depression, don’t think about it too much. Just let it go because, in the end, it affects your mental health," said Sana Khan. She acknowledged experiencing postpartum depression herself but the response from the public was negative.
Sana encouraged mothers to focus on spirituality to help them cope with their struggles. She suggested that thinking too much about depression could make their feelings worse. “A person could also feel lonely even if there are 100 people at home. I have also gone through that. But when you constantly tell yourself that you are depressed, somewhere, you will start feeling it.”
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Tips To Overcome Postpartum Depression
For new mothers, the postpartum period is a special as well as a challenging time. While this period is filled with new experiences, it can also feel overwhelming as the new mothers will have to balance healing, breastfeeding, and sleepless nights.
According to Dr Amrita Vermani, senior resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, It is very much normal to feel overwhelmed. She also gave a few tips to recover from the same.
- A good rest and adequate sleep whenever possible will help healing of the body.
- Adequate hydration and having a nutrient rich diet is essential for gut health and a happier self.
- Maintaining hygiene, avoiding straining, heavy weight lifting, kegels exercise will gear up recovery.
- Exclusive breastfeeding and ensuring lactation counselling will not only be beneficial for the baby but also promote good bonding with the mother.
- Stay connected and have regular postpartum checkups to monitor and timely manage any unusual symptoms like heavy bleeding, breast engorgement, fever, foul smelling vaginal discharge.
- Prioritising self care will help ease postpartum period.
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Conclusion
The backlash against Sana Khan highlights the delicate nature of discussing mental health issues in public forums. Her comments come at a time when awareness around postpartum depression is increasing, with many celebrities openly discussing their own experiences to help destigmatize the issue. While sharing personal experiences can foster understanding and support, public figures must approach such topics with sensitivity and awareness of their potential impact on vulnerable audiences.