Pregnant Vampire Diaries star Claire Holt reveals she suffered from postpartum anxiety

‘I felt isolated and afraid’: Vampire Diaries star Claire Holt reveals she suffered from postpartum anxiety during first pregnancy – as she prepared to welcome her second child

Claire Holt has revealed that she suffered with postpartum anxiety after the birth of her son James, now one. 

In a series of Instagram posts shared on Friday, the Vampire Diaries actress, 32, wrote: ‘After I had James, I really struggled with postpartum anxiety. 

‘Breastfeeding was incredibly difficult, he suffered from a cow’s milk protein allergy (which he has thankfully grown out of), his sleep was pretty much non existent, and I felt so overwhelmed. 

Difficult: In a series of Instagram posts shared on Friday, Claire Holt has revealed that she suffered with postpartum anxiety after the birth of her son James, now one. Both pictured

‘I had friends with babies and I was so grateful for their advice, but I certainly didn’t want to call or text at 2am with my endless list of issues.’

Claire, who is currently expecting her second child, went on to say that she was happy to discover the Peanut app, which connects mothers.   

‘Instead of the frantic late night google searches, I could have connected with other women experiencing the same things I was. 

She wrote: 'After I had James, I really struggled with postpartum anxiety. Breastfeeding was incredibly difficult, he suffered from a cow's milk protein allergy (which he has thankfully grown out of), his sleep was pretty much non existent, and I felt so overwhelmed'

She wrote: ‘After I had James, I really struggled with postpartum anxiety. Breastfeeding was incredibly difficult, he suffered from a cow’s milk protein allergy (which he has thankfully grown out of), his sleep was pretty much non existent, and I felt so overwhelmed’ 

Baby mama: 'I'm certain I would have felt less isolated and afraid,' she added

Baby mama: ‘I’m certain I would have felt less isolated and afraid,’ she added

‘I’m certain I would have felt less isolated and afraid,’ she added.

The actress added:  ‘Motherhood is the single best thing I’ve ever done in my life. It’s also the most challenging.’ 

Claire and her husband Andrew Joblon recently revealed they are expecting a baby girl. 

New arrival: Claire and her husband Andrew Joblon recently revealed they are expecting a baby girl

New arrival: Claire and her husband Andrew Joblon recently revealed they are expecting a baby girl 

The Australian actress announced her pregnancy on April 3, with a sweet family photo that showed off her growing baby bump. 

Before the Vampire Diaries alum gave birth to one-year-old James, she experienced a devastating miscarriage. 

The actress was thrilled to announce her first pregnancy in October 2018, and said the news had come after ‘the deep pain of loss.’

After a loss: Before the Vampire Diaries alum gave birth to one-year-old James, she experienced a devastating miscarriage

After a loss: Before the Vampire Diaries alum gave birth to one-year-old James, she experienced a devastating miscarriage