Sharing stories helps chip away at the stigma. These celebrity moms opened up about their postpartum struggles and by doing so, made it easier for others to get the help they need.

I became hyper-aware of every sensation in my body, every ache, flutter, or skipped heartbeat. I was convinced I had a blood clot, then a brain tumor, then a heart condition.

I couldn’t take it anymore. Without thinking, I stormed out of the house, grabbed my car keys, and drove away.