India, Sept. 19 -- Actor Karishma Tanna and her husband, Varun Bangera, became parents for the first time when they welcomed their son, Ved Tanna Bangera, in July this year. As a new mother, Karishma has often shared glimpses of her life with her baby. At the same time, she has been open and candid about the realities of postpartum depression and the emotional challenges that come with motherhood.

In a recent interaction with TOI, Karishma admitted that she had mentally prepared herself for postpartum changes before welcoming Ved. She said she understood that postpartum depression is real and that accepting it, rather than feeling guilty about it, is important.

"I had already prepared my mind for postpartum, that it is real, and I am st...