Mandira revealed that her initial reaction to her newborn baby was far from love, but rather a mixture of shock and resistance to the changes that would come with motherhood.She also spoke about her struggle with postpartum depression, which she was not warned about beforehand. The emotional turmoil was intense, she felt disconnected from her baby and would often break down in tears at home. Doctors explained that this was due to hormonal imbalance. Throughout this time, her husband provided her with unwavering support and helped her get through the difficult times.
The actress said she gained 22kg during pregnancy and felt disconnected from her body after giving birth. She cited her inability to exercise and the new responsibilities of caring for a baby as making her feel less independent. She also said her depression was linked to negative feelings about herself. Body image.
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Forty days after giving birth, Mandira started exercising, which helped her mentally recover. She was able to bond with her son. Veal Her perspective changed and she came to realize that becoming a mother was the most rewarding experience she had ever had.
After the birth of their son Veer in 2011, Mandira Bedi and her husband Raj Kaushal Adopted a daughter Tara Sadly, Raj passed away in 2021.