Like many new parents, Kylie Jenner admits to struggling with postpartum depression. In a new interview with Vanity Fair Italy, the makeup mogul opened up about her personal experience with the disorder — including how she coped and navigated through it — and shared her advice for others still in the thick of it.
Kylie is no stranger to PPD
The 25-year-old said that she "experienced it twice," once with daughter Stormi, who was born in 2018, and then again with her son, Aire, who arrived in 2022. Kylie admitted that her first go-around with PPD was the worst, and that things felt "more manageable" with Aire than the "very difficult" time she had after giving birth to Stormi.
She elaborated on her feelings during the interview
"I know in those moments you think that it will never pass, that your body will never be the same as before, that you will never be the same," she said. "That's not true: The hormones, the emotions at that stage are much, much more powerful and bigger than you."
The reality star knows that depression can cause new moms to suffer during a time that should be joyful
Having gone through the worst of it, Kylie had some advice for fellow moms. "I would tell those women not to overthink things and to live all the emotions of that moment to the fullest," she said. "The risk is to miss all the most beautiful things of motherhood as well."
Postpartum depression impacts so many people
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PPD is incredibly common. An estimated one in eight people have reported symptoms of the disorder. Still, just because it's common doesn't mean it isn't dangerous, which is likely why Kylie feels it's important to share her experience with others.
We're glad to hear that Kylie is doing better now
The Kardashians star has spoken about her struggles frequently, both on social media and while filming her family's hit reality show. During the second season of the Hulu series, Kylie even told sister Kendall Jenner that she cried for three weeks after giving birth to Aire.
We hope that by sharing her personal story, Kylie can help other new parents recognize the symptoms of PPD and either find comfort in the fact that they're not alone or seek the support and treatment they need to get better.
