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Naomi Osaka Opens Up About Postpartum Depression Struggles

8/26/2025

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Naomi Osaka shared her experience with severe postpartum depression following her daughter's birth in 2023, as shown in her film "Naomi Osaka: The Second Set."
She expressed feelings of isolation and described her early motherhood experience as "stuck in grey."
Osaka's mental health issues have affected her professional tennis comeback, evident in her emotional struggles during competitions.
New mothers often face pressures like postpartum challenges and sleep deprivation.

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Naomi Osaka shared her experience with severe postpartum depression following her daughter's birth in 2023, as shown in her film "Naomi Osaka: The Second Set."
She expressed feelings of isolation and described her early motherhood experience as "stuck in grey."
Osaka's mental health issues have affected her professional tennis comeback, evident in her emotional struggles during competitions.
New mothers often face pressures like postpartum challenges and sleep deprivation.