Who is Mariah Antetokounmpo? Giannis Antetokounmpo's wife opens up about postpartum depression

As per a recent article by US Weekly, popular NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo's wife, Mariah Antetokounmpo, opened up about dealing with postpartum depression after her pregnancy.

Mariah recently shared her personal struggle and shared that she struggled with postpartum depression after the birth of her fourth child, Aria Capri. She wrote in an Instagram post:

"Being vulnerable nowadays is kind of scary, but if I can help just one person, I believe sharing my story is worth it."

Mariah Antetokounmpo was named Mariah Riddlespringer before marrying the NBA star in the summer of 2024. They are now a family of six with a total of four children. Mariah and Giannis share a daughter, Eva, and two sons, Liam and Maverick, in addition to Capri. She further said that after four children, one might think that he has got it all figured out, but struggling with mental health is really difficult:

“I’m not telling my experience for sympathy or accolades — I’m sharing because I want to use my platform in hopes of helping someone else who may be struggling with their mental health”

“Four kids later and you’d think I have it all figured out — but I don’t. Nothing can truly prepare you for becoming a mom, or in my case, a mom of four. While childbirth was the most physically painful thing my body has enduring, battling my mental health has proven just as challenging. I survived PPD with our firstborn, but I truly wasn’t ready for what was to come this time around.”

Mariah acknowledged that she felt anxiety before even giving birth. She said that she became dependent on the internet as a diagnostic tool, which led her into the darkest of spirals, making her panic episodes worse. She elaborated:

"My brain was somehow convinced I had a terminal illness that would prevent me from seeing my kids grow up."

Though Mariah Antetokounmpo's fourth baby was healthy and was delivered smoothly, she explained that things started taking a dark turn, and her mind was filled with negative thoughts. She shared that instead of reaching out for help, she shut down. Mariah Antetokounmpo added:

“I found solace in isolating myself and hiding what was really going on. Like every mom, I held it together the best I could for my kids and my husband. Looking back, leaning on my family is what truly kept me afloat. I wasn’t myself; I was showing up and caring for my family, but my mind wasn’t present.”

About Mariah Antetokounmpo

Born in September 1992, Mariah Antetokounmpo is the founder of Sincerely, Mariah, her own clothing brand launched in May 2021. The brand makes loungewear pieces inspired by all the people Mariah has met over the years.

Giannis Antetokounmpo also congratulated the brand's debut in 2021, on X, posting:

"Sincerelymariah.com has debuted! You have my utmost admiration 🤎 @mariahdanae15.

Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger were married in Greece in the summer of 2024 in front of their loved ones. In September 2024, the NBA player confirmed the news to People Magazine, stating:

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"It was a celebration of our love. Now we've become one. And I'm happy that we did it."

Riddlesprigger studied sociology and sports management at Rice University in Houston, Texas, from 2010 to 2014, according to her LinkedIn profile. She interned in the NBA Summer League for two years while she was a student. She worked with the Philadelphia 76ers in basketball operations after graduating.

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