Halle Bailey Opens Up About Raw Postpartum Experience: “Feeling Like I’m Drowning”
In a candid revelation, Actress Halle Bailey known for her role in The Little Mermaid has shared the raw realities of her postpartum journey after welcoming her first child with boyfriend DDG.
The joyous announcement of her baby’s arrival in January was met with warm wishes and congratulations from fans worldwide.
Taking to her Instagram account, Halle penned a heartfelt message,
Even though we’re a few days into the new year, the greatest thing that 2023 could have done for me, was bring me my son..
Welcome to the world my halo.”
Despite the overwhelming love and adoration for her “perfect” son, Halle has bravely opened up about the less-talked-about aspect of motherhood: postpartum depression.
In a poignant reflection, she describes the sensation of feeling like she’s “drowning” under the weight of it all.
In a video shared on IG from her Snapchat account. the singer says;
It almost feels like you’re swimming in this ocean that’s, like, the biggest waves you’ve ever felt, and you’re trying not to drown, and you’re trying to come up for air,
Honestly, I have severe, severe postpartum depression
I don’t know if any new moms can relate, but it’s to the point where it’s really bad,”
Halle
Despite her struggles, she has previously hailed her boyfriend for being a great father.
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