AceShowbiz - One month after welcoming her second son, Barry, singer Meghan Trainor found herself in a terrifying and overwhelming situation. Struggling to soothe her crying newborn while her husband Daryl Sabara was with their older kid, she experienced a panic attack and felt like her body was failing her.

"I hit a breaking point," she writes in an essay for Today. "I was having a panic attack and I was just over-exhausted, but I felt like I was dying. I felt if I stood up, I would pass out. I didn't feel safe holding the baby and at the same time I felt like my body was giving up on me."

Trainor realized that she needed help and fortunately, with the support of her husband, was able to seek professional support. Her doctor prescribed a medication that eased her anxiety that night, but she acknowledges that many other mothers may not have the same access to care.

Trainor's experience underscores the profound mental health challenges that can arise during the postpartum period. As a society, we often expect new mothers to bounce back effortlessly, downplaying the immense physical and emotional toll of childbirth and caring for an infant.

"Having a kid is the hardest thing," says Trainor. "When I talk to other moms about it, I'm like, 'Isn't this traumatic and crazy?' And we're expected to walk around like we're fine."

Trainor is not alone in her struggles. In August 2024, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory warning of a mental health crisis among stressed-out parents. As a mother of two young sons, Trainor understands firsthand the urgency of this issue.

"Parents just need more support," she emphasizes. "If you're a parent and feel like you can't ask for help, know that you can. Even if it's as small as asking a friend or your partner or your pets, talk to somebody - get it out."

Trainor's courage in sharing her experience is a powerful reminder that maternal mental health matters. By seeking support and advocating for others, she is helping to break the stigma associated with postpartum depression and anxiety, and encouraging mothers to prioritize their well-being.