Originally published on April 1, 2021, this heartfelt story — shared by a real mother — has been updated on August 2, 2025, to offer renewed strength and support to moms going through postpartum depression after twin birth or similar journeys.
Like others, my pregnancy was not a normal one. My first sonography said that I was pregnant with a single child, but the second one revealed that I was blessed with twins. It was only five months into my marriage, and we were not even ready for one kid — but God had different plans for us.
Things were fine till the 6th month of my pregnancy, and then came those dark days. My twins were diagnosed with a rare condition called TTTS (Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome) — a rare and risky complication in twin pregnancies.
One of the doctors told us that only one baby could be saved. And if I wanted to keep that one, I would have to let go of the other — through a laser treatment that was available only in Chennai at that time. The choice was ours. As a mother, I couldn’t choose one life over the other. I decided to keep both babies and leave everything in God’s hands.
My gynecologist and pediatrician became the lifesavers for my kids — and for me. We waited for my 7th month to complete so that the doctors could operate and bring both babies safely into the world. The period between the 6th and 7th month was the most emotionally exhausting phase of my life.
Every two days, I had to go for a sonography to check if both were alive. I took endless injections for their lung development and to support other organs. Even before the operation, the doctors said they would definitely save one child and would try to save the other.
Postpartum Depression After Twin Birth — The Invisible Pain
On 10/10/2017, I was operated and was blessed with my little fighters — one weighed 850 grams, and the other 1100 grams. It was the month of Diwali, and I saw their photo for the first time on Dhanteras. I received my first baby in my arms on October 26 and the second on November 10.
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And then came the storm I wasn’t prepared for — postpartum depression after twin birth.
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Trust me, there were days I questioned my own existence. There were nights I cried silently, asking why me. But each time I saw the faces of my babies, I felt the strength to keep going. The trauma of postpartum depression after twin birth isn’t something I had ever imagined. No one had warned me about it.
As per the doctor’s advice, I was the only one allowed to take care of my babies. Even if someone wanted to help — they couldn’t. My husband wasn’t allowed into the room for two whole months. The doctors were clear: I had to take utmost care of them till they turned one.
For the first six months, I forgot what life was. Locked in a room with my two premature babies, I lost track of time — I didn’t know whether it was day or night, or which date or month it was. In the process, I neglected my own body and ended up being labelled “fat.” But that doesn’t hurt anymore — because I know what I went through.
Postpartum depression after twin birth is not just about being sad or overwhelmed. It’s about feeling trapped, alone, exhausted, and still smiling for your babies. And I want to say to every mother going through this: You are not alone.
Despite everything, I’m thankful to God. The two little lives I fought for — they are now super active, joyful, and healthy kids. And I, too, have grown stronger in ways I didn’t know I could.
During this entire journey, I learned one very important thing:
“A woman can give up sometimes, but a mother can’t.”
To all the mothers who’ve gone through postpartum depression after twin birth, I salute your strength. Your silent battles, sleepless nights, emotional rollercoasters — they matter. Postpartum depression after twin birth can break you, but it can also reveal the depth of your love.
Kudos to all the powerful mothers out there! ❤️
Related read: Nearly 40% of new mothers of twins experience depression: study
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