Hayden Panettiere, who has not avoided discussing postpartum depression, is sharing what she desires she knew in advance.

The “Scream 6” star welcomed her daughter Kaya back in 2014, but said she wasn’t aware that postpartum depression could affect her.

“In ‘The Rundown,’ Panettiere from ‘The E News’ expressed, ‘Oh my goodness, I adore you more than anything in the whole world!’ Right after being informed about the potential of you not being the father of your child if it’s me who was told that someone wished for me.”

I thought there was seriously something wrong with me, just because there was something seriously wrong with me, duh! This will fix it, Fireball, something that makes everything worse then, referencing a brand of cinnamon whisky, the 33-year-old continued, for a moment.

As stated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 50% of expectant mothers with depression do not receive treatment, and approximately 20% of women are not inquired about depression during a prenatal check-up.

In an exclusive joint interview with People magazine and “Good Morning America” last July, the actor revealed that she didn’t know about her struggles with postpartum depression and alcoholism, which began at the beginning and ended at the end. Panettiere has been open about her past struggles with postpartum depression and alcoholism.

“I didn’t harbor any negative sentiments towards my child,” she remarked at the moment. “I simply recognized that I was profoundly depressed.”

According to the CDC, approximately 1 in 8 women experience symptoms of depression following childbirth.

Usually, the condition starts about one to three weeks after a child’s birth, but can occur up to a year after birth.

Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a board-certified OB-GYN and the chief medical officer for Verywell Health, who did not treat Panettiere, told “GMA” that when we think of postpartum depression, there are many signs that can include possible thoughts of suicide, reduced appetite and sleep, a lack of immediate emotional or physical bonding with your baby, as well as feelings of guilt and worthlessness that may arise immediately after delivery.

Medical treatment typically involves addressing the intense feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, and sadness that accompany postpartum depression, as noted by the CDC. These feelings can appear within the first couple of days after the birth of a child and usually resolve within two weeks, unlike the “baby blues.”

Other manifestations of postpartum depression, as stated by the CDC, encompass distancing oneself from close ones, experiencing increased episodes of tears, harboring concerns or excessive unease, experiencing fury, questioning one’s capability to attend to their infant, and contemplating self-harm or harm towards their infant. Additional indications may also be present.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, therapy or medications or a combination of both are typically the prevailing treatment choices for postpartum depression. However, Panettiere did not disclose the specific form of treatment she pursued. Panettiere expressed that her daughter possesses an abundance of affection, surpassing anyone she has encountered, and mentioned that she is currently in a improved state.

In recent times, numerous celebrities, such as Serena Williams, Alanis Morissette, and Kylie Jenner, have openly discussed postpartum depression, contributing to the destigmatization of this health concern. Panettiere is among the many celebrities who have spoken out about it.