Pakistani actor Sarwat Gilani on postpartum depression: Wanted to hurt the newborn

Pakistani actor Sarwat Gilani on postpartum depression: Wanted to hurt the newborn

Pakistani actor Sarwat Gilani recently discussed her struggle with postpartum depression after childbirth. She shared how her husband Fahad Mirza was supportive throughout the ordeal. In an interview, the actor revealed that she felt overwhelmed to the point of wanting to let go of her newborn, unable to cope with the intense feelings of postpartum depression.

While speaking about the experience, Sarwat told, "During that time I learned what postpartum depression actually is. I met my baby after four days in the hospital as I had a serious surgery. She was struggling to have milk and I too was struggling. So, I had this feeling that I should better let her go just to get rid of the stress I am going through. When I entered the room I was crying. I told Fahad that I wanted to hurt the newborn. He told me that these are postpartum blues."

She further opined, "So, it's okay and it is not your permanent feeling. So, you need the awareness that the strange feeling that you have they are not you. It's just the mental state that you are going through. Therefore, you must read more about postpartum depression to understand it better. Anything can happen to a person during that stage."

Sarwat Gilani made her film debut with the Pakistani telefilm 'Shadi Aur Tum Say?' Her first theatrical release was 'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani.' She reprised this role in the sequel, 'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2.' Sarwat gained praise for her supporting turn in Saim Sadiq's'Joyland.'

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