New mom of four, Kylie Kelce, is candidly discussing the emotional challenges of pregnancy and postpartum depression in a recent bonus clip from her Not Gonna Lie podcast. In the clip, the 33-year-old podcaster explains why it’s crucial to speak openly about the realities of motherhood, even when they don’t align with societal expectations. She shared that while she’s grateful to be able to get pregnant, she doesn’t particularly enjoy the experience. Kylie also addressed the pressure many women feel to be “perfect” after childbirth, encouraging her listeners to speak up about their struggles as a way to find healing.
Kylie’s vulnerability has resonated deeply with her fans. One listener praised the podcast for its honesty, saying, "Kylie keeping it real, being honest, and helping people in a real way." Another commented on the importance of acknowledging the pressure to be "perfect" and how sharing these experiences helps normalize the conversation around postpartum struggles. As experts, including the National Institutes of Health, point out, the postpartum period can be difficult, with conditions like postpartum depression affecting both mothers and their babies. Kylie’s openness is sparking vital conversations and reminding women that it’s okay to not always feel okay.
Kylie’s vulnerability has resonated deeply with her fans. One listener praised the podcast for its honesty, saying, "Kylie keeping it real, being honest, and helping people in a real way." Another commented on the importance of acknowledging the pressure to be "perfect" and how sharing these experiences helps normalize the conversation around postpartum struggles. As experts, including the National Institutes of Health, point out, the postpartum period can be difficult, with conditions like postpartum depression affecting both mothers and their babies. Kylie’s openness is sparking vital conversations and reminding women that it’s okay to not always feel okay.
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00:00New Mama 4 Kylie Kelsey is opening up about the realities of pregnancy and postpartum depression
00:05in a recent bonus clip from her Not Gonna Lie podcast. Speaking candidly, the 33-year-old
00:11podcaster shared why she believes it's so important to discuss the emotional challenges
00:15of motherhood even when they don't always align with societal expectations. Kelsey,
00:20who shares her four daughters with retired Philadelphia Eagle Jason Kelsey, stated,
00:24I do think that there are a number of women who appreciate me for having certain discussions on
00:29the podcast. She continued by elaborating on one of those points, stating, I'm super grateful to be
00:34able to get pregnant, but I do not enjoy being pregnant. In her podcast, Kylie also spoke about
00:40the pressure to feel perfect after having a baby and the struggle that many women face when they
00:45feel disconnected or overwhelmed by their daily routines and encourage listeners to speak out
00:50about their struggles. The liberating feeling will be worth it. The National Institute of Health states
00:58the postpartum period begins soon after the baby's delivery, usually lasting six to eight weeks,
01:03and ends when the mother's body has nearly returned to its pre-pregnant state. And a new study shows
01:09about 5% of women reported persistently high levels of postpartum depression for three years after
01:15giving birth. While Healthline explains that untreated postpartum depression can significantly
01:20affect a mother's mental health and her ability to care for her baby. Fans have reciprocated Kylie's
01:27sentiment as one user stated, this is another reason why Not Gonna Lie is a great, great podcast.
01:33Kylie keeping it real, being honest, and helping people in a real way. Thank you to the whole team.
01:38While another wrote, so important to hear these honest experiences. The pressure to be perfect after
01:43having a baby is immense and acknowledging the struggle is the first step of healing. Kylie's
01:48openness is sparking an important conversation, reminding us all that it's okay not to always feel okay.
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