Kylie Jenner opens up about postpartum depression: ‘I felt like such a failure’

Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner has candidly shared her struggles with postpartum depression in a recent interview . The 26-year-old beauty mogul, who shares two children—Stormi and Aire—with her ex, Travis Scott, discussed the profound impact of postpartum depression on her life and mental well-being after both births.

In an Interview with British Vogue Reflecting on her experiences, Kylie admitted that her battle with postpartum depression lasted nearly a year following the births of her children. “I’m going to be 27, and I’m finally feeling like myself again. ” she revealed.

“ And [looking back] I think, being pregnant, I wore sweatpants every day, I didn’t have time to figure out even some of the little things in my life, and then postpartum lasted a year.”

She described the experience as “mentally and hormonally challenging,” noting that the symptoms were particularly intense with her second child.

Kylie spoke openly about the difficulties she faced, including a significant emotional struggle with naming her son. “On the phone with my mom all day hysterically crying, saying, ‘I can’t figure out his name,” she recounted.

This period of intense emotional turmoil led her to advise pregnant friends to choose their baby names in advance, as the hormonal changes can make decision-making nearly impossible.

The billionaire entrepreneur admitted feeling like a failure for not being able to name her son immediately, expressing deep regret over the situation. “I felt like such a failure that I couldn’t name him,” Kylie said. “He deserved so much more than that. It just really triggered me.”

Initially, Kylie’s second son was referred to as Knight and briefly as Wolf Jacques. However, after receiving feedback and feeling uncertain, she announced via Instagram that the name “Wolf” no longer suited her son.

In January 2023, she finally revealed his name as “Aire” in a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing her joy and relief at settling on a name that felt right.

Kylie’s openness about her postpartum journey offers valuable insight and support to other parents facing similar struggles, highlighting the importance of seeking help and maintaining empathy for oneself during such challenging times.