“My Family Thought I Was Mentally Not Okay” - Maria Chike Opens Up On Postpartum Depression

Former Big Brother Naija reality show housemate, Maria Chike Benjamin has opened up on struggles with motherhood and postpartum struggles.


In a recent episode of her Mums Next Door podcast, the first-time mum revealed that her family thought she was not mentally alright because she didn’t allow anyone carry her baby.

According to the reality TV star, at some point, she was irritating everyone with her attitude.

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“I didn’t let anyone carry my baby, and at some point, I was irritating everyone. My family thought I was mentally not okay.”

The former air hostess, Maria and her partner, Kevin Anene, welcomed their son, Leonardo AmaraNna Anene last year.