New Mother Reveals Postpartum Depression After 'Perfect' Pregnancy: 'Why Did I Do This?'

Paris, France – Margaux, a new mother, recently shared her deeply personal struggle with postpartum depression on the French talk show 'Ça commence aujourd’hui'. Despite experiencing what she described as a 'superb' pregnancy and an 'idyllic' natural birth, Margaux revealed a profound and immediate disconnect upon holding her newborn. "It's my baby. That's it, I have him. Everything is fine. An explosion of love in the room with my partner," she recounted, describing the initial moments. However, the next day, looking at her baby, she was overwhelmed by self-reproach, questioning, "What have you done? Why did you do this to him?" This sentiment escalated into severe self-doubt, believing she would "never be a good mother" and that her child would "live in hell." Margaux's candid account sheds light on the often-taboo reality of postpartum depression, especially for women who have undergone long and difficult journeys, such as assisted reproductive technology (PMA), to conceive. Her story underscores the importance of open dialogue and support for new parents grappling with unexpected emotional challenges.