Megan Young gets candid about 'postpartum blues' in online Q&A: "I was always crying"

• Megan Young recently held an online Q&A session on her Instagram page
• Among the questions she was asked was about having to go through 'postpartum'
• In her broadcast channel, Megan answered with much rawness that netizens praised
• Aside from this, Megan was also asked about other stuff with pregnancy and motherhood

Megan Young, now a first-time celebrity mom, recently opened up about her experiences with motherhood during a heartfelt Q&A session on her broadcast channel on Instagram called Diary ni Mama Bonez. The former Miss World turned actress and host got candid with her followers, responding to questions about pregnancy, postpartum, and adjusting to life with a newborn.

One of the most talked-about topics from the session was when Megan was asked about dealing with "postpartum blues" after giving birth. She emphasized that each mother's experience is different, but she didn't hold back in sharing her own emotional journey with her followers too.

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"This is definitely different for everyone. I was always crying for the first 2–3 weeks, masaya man ako o malungkot," she admitted. Megan credited her ability to cope with the overwhelming changes to her strong support network. "I am so grateful for having such a good support system: my husband, family, and friends. They all made such a big difference with helping me navigate this new phase in my life! Having extra help has also helped take the load off and the pressure off. I've learned to ask for help when needed," the first-time celebrity mom confessed on the app.

Aside from postpartum emotions, netizens were also curious about how she manages being a fur parent while caring for Baby Leon. When asked about balancing the needs of her pets with a newborn at home, Megan lovingly shared, "Soba is always beside Leon, she is his guard dog. We make sure though that when Leon is feeding or sleeping, we get some play time and lambing time with Soba and Chia. The dogs also sleep beside us on the bed because Leon sleeps in his crib."

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Megan's honesty and openness were met with praise from fans and fellow moms alike, many of whom appreciated her down-to-earth responses and willingness to share the raw realities of motherhood. From baby blues to balancing life with fur babies, Megan continues to show that while motherhood is challenging, it can also be filled with much love, growth, and learning.

Megan Young is a prominent Filipino-American actress, model, and beauty queen. She began her entertainment career as a contestant on GMA‑7's reality show StarStruck. Since then, she has starred in several TV series and films, but her most historic achievement came in 2013 when she was crowned Miss World Philippines — and later, Miss World 2013 in Bali — making her the first Filipina to win the global title. Since her reign, Megan has maintained a dynamic career in media and advocacy. Meanwhile, in her personal life, she married fellow actor Mikael Daez in 2020.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Megan Young joyfully shared a special milestone with her husband, Mikael Daez. On Instagram, Megan posted several sweet photos from their recent date out. The couple chose to mark this new wonderful chapter of parenthood together. Needless to say, many of their fans could not help but gush on social media.

Meanwhile, Megan Young pulled at the heartstrings of many with her online post. Earlier, Megan posted a heartfelt tribute for her husband, Mikael Daez, being a new dad. In her post, Megan included a reel, a montage of Mikael taking care of their firstborn. Needless to say, many could not help but turn emotional over Mikael being in his 'dad era.'

Source: KAMI.com.gh