'Little People, Big World' Star Audrey Roloff On Postpartum Depression

Audrey Roloff welcomed a bouncing baby boy into the world

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The author expressed how difficult childbirth has been for her.

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Audrey hoped for no complications during labor and post-delivery, unlike in her previous births.

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There were no hitches during childbirth and the first few days after delivery.

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She experienced lots of distress and depression in the days following the birth of Radley.

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The new mother applauded fellow mothers for the difficulties they went through in childbirth.

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Other mothers flooded Audrey's Instagram DM with messages about their hurtful childbearing experiences.

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The Roloff family was grateful for the new addition to their family.

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The 30-year-old writer and husband received congratulatory messages from fans.

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