Katherine Ryan discusses her husband’s postnatal mental-health struggle

10/29 @ 7:21pm by Morten Nielsen

Comedian Katherine Ryan has spoken about her husband Bobby Koostra experiencing postnatal depression after the birth of their son

Appearing on the Weirdo’s Book Club podcast, Ryan said the couple did not initially realise fathers could face depression and anxiety after a baby arrives

Koostra reportedly struggled to explain his feelings, slept poorly and spent long periods watching their newborn

Ryan also reflected on her decision to return to work while breastfeeding, admitting she later questioned whether she should have remained at home

She said Koostra is now thriving as a stay-at-home father.