Last month, Paloma Faith announced her pregnancy in a very empowering way.

Sharing a photo of herself on her Instagram feed, Faith said she wants to “feel free” in her body as it changes over the coming months. She detailed her anxiety over society’s fixation with pregnant women’s bodies. It was her way of claiming the narrative of her pregnancy journey, setting boundaries and protecting her mental health.

In the same post, Faith also candidly talked about the postpartum depression she experienced after her first pregnancy. Now, the musician has talked about this in more detail, and it will no doubt be of comfort for anyone who has had a similar experience.

Paloma Faith recalls being “close to death” after her emergency caesarean