Mytha Lestari Not Ready for Second Child, Admits Postpartum Depression

Kapanlagi.com - Singer Mytha Lestari revealed that she is not ready to have a second child yet. The reason is because she still feels that she has many shortcomings as a mother to her three-year-old son, Mahatma Kala Maheswara.

"Because I feel that having Kala alone, I still have a lot to improve. Having Kala is actually like going to school to become a mother. So I am learning from Kala's shortcomings and lessons, so that I won't repeat them with my second child," said Mytha Lestari during the ASIMOR anniversary event on Vidio.com, last Friday (30/4).

1. Must be Mentally Prepared

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The singer of Aku Cuma Punya Hati (I Only Have a Heart) said that she is still learning a lot to become a good mother. Therefore, she must be mentally prepared first to have more children.

"So having a child is an investment, both physically and mentally. I am currently learning what kind of mother I am and Kala is entering her third year. I believe that having a second or third child, or however many, depends on mental readiness, and I have my own principles for having more children," said Barry Maheswara's wife.

2. Previously Stressed Because Breast Milk Didn't Come Out

On that occasion, Mytha Lestari also shared her experience giving birth to Mahatma Kala Maheswara, which turned out to be a struggle. It started from giving birth via cesarean section and her breast milk didn't come out in the first three days, which caused her stress.

"My breast milk didn't come out in the first three days. I tried pumping, two lactation consultants came in, everything was checked and it turned out to be normal. It turns out that it was me who was stressed, not the breast milk. Plus, there were guests from the family, and then my child was crying, saying, 'Oh, poor thing, haven't had any milk yet? The mother's milk hasn't come out yet?'. That's why I got PPD, Postpartum Depression. I even hit my head against the wall because of the stress," she concluded.

Therefore, to support Mamsi in providing exclusive breastfeeding for her baby, the ASIMOR Anniversary is holding the 100% ASI for More Festival, where Mamsi can get 100 items that can enhance her journey to provide 100% breast milk for only 100 rupiah at the Dexa Medica Official Store.

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