Radhika Apte Opens Up On Motherhood, Postpartum Challenges

Radhika Apte recently opened up about her emotional journey into motherhood, postpartum, since welcoming her baby in December with her husband, Benedict Taylor. She highlighted her mental preparation for the postpartum challenges and emphasised the significance of having a strong support system.

Radhika Apte Opens Up On Motherhood, Postpartum Challenges

In a conversation with ANI, Radhika shared that she had mentally geared herself up for the hurdles of postpartum life. She explained, “I was very prepared for postpartum, actually. And I had also made sure that my friends and family were aware that if I went into postpartum depression, they needed to support me.”

To her own surprise, she said, “I was just purely elated when I had a child. And fortunately, I didn’t suffer from severe depression at any point.” She acknowledged the difficulties of caring for a newborn,“But a child, it’s so difficult to look after a child 24/7. It’s such a huge change in your life that there are many days and moments of feeling terribly low and lost, as well as feeling elated and in love with your child. There are moments when you have no idea what you think, and you feel emotionally quite tired and low.”

She also pointed out that sleep deprivation adds to the emotional rollercoaster, “Also, sleep deprivation doesn’t help with that. So, it’s a constant up and down, I think, this new journey. And it’s very, very natural and normal to feel that way.”

Radhika’s Recent Projects

On the professional front, Radhika Apte’s latest film Sister Midnight was released in Indian cinemas on May 30. The film, a dark comedy with a punk vibe, was previously screened at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. In the movie, Radhika plays Uma, a fearless, rebellious woman who challenges traditional ideas, especially regarding arranged marriages.

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