Parineeti Chopra opens up on postpartum depression: ‘The woman is going through much more’

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Actress Parineeti Chopra embraced motherhood in October 2025 as she welcomed a baby boy Neer. She recently opened up about the realities of postpartum depression and the emotional challenges women face after childbirth. Reflecting on motherhood, the actress spoke about the importance of support, balancing work with parenting, and revealed why it is such a demanding journey.

Parineeti Chopra on postpartum depression

She said in an interview with Zoom, "Unfortunately, the term depression is often misused by some people. They are just like, ‘Oh, she's sad'. But she's dealing with a painful delivery, painful recovery, a hormonal crash and an emotional crash. She's feeding a baby and taking care of a human being. It's not just about taking care of the baby. Sometimes that's the easy part, and the woman is going through much more."

The actress admitted that she is only pursuing work that brings her joy and does not make her sacrifice moments of motherhood. She added, "It will never be simple. That's why you select a lifestyle that suits you. You choose schedules that fit your needs."

Parineeti further added that motherhood is like "10 jobs in one" and is a full-time responsibility in itself. Speaking about how she balances work and motherhood, she said, "If we can support the mother, I know I can speak for every woman, she can do anything. But if she doesn't have that support in those first few months postpartum, she collapses. And if she collapses, the baby, the family and the house collapse. It will never be easy, and that's why you choose the life and schedules that work for you."

After tying the knot in September 2024, the actress welcomed baby boy Neer with husband Raghav Chadha in November 2025.

Parineeti's work front

Parineeti Chopra will next be seen in Talaash: A Mother's Search. Directed by Rensil D'Silva, the mystery thriller also stars Tahir Raj Bhasin, Soni Razdan, Jennifer Winget, Sumeet Vyas, Anup Soni and Harleen Sethi in key roles.

The series follows a grieving mother whose life comes to a halt after her child is abducted. It is slated to stream on Netflix, though its official release date has not yet been announced.