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She then explained that, after seeing her doctor, she was told new moms can become depressed seven weeks after childbirth, adding that her postpartum depression was a \"dark, deep hole\" that made her \"feel invisible.\"

Nikki confided to her fiancé shortly after, to which Chigvintsev told her how devastated he was that she \"was feeling all these things\" and didn't tell him.

Bella says their heart to heart led to them improving their communication and making sure they were on the same page when caring for their son.

The \"Total Bellas\" stars then advocated for mothers grappling with postpartum depression to reach out and ask for help.

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