Dr. Nicole Martin Exits Bravo’s ‘The Real Housewives Of Miami’ After Three Seasons Amid Postpartum Anxiety
Dr. Nicole Martin has revealed she will not return to The Real Housewives of Miami Season 7.
The Bravo reality series just picked up cameras this month to begin filming the new season, but Martin is taking a step back.
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The last time viewers saw Martin, she had just revealed she was pregnant. In an Instagram post, Martin shared that her daughter Genevieve arrived “5 weeks ahead of schedule and spent almost two weeks in the NICU.”
“After this pregnancy, I started to suffer from significant postpartum anxiety—something new that I did not experience with my previous pregnancy,” Martin shared. “It all started about a week after giving birth when I found myself having an overwhelming sense of worry and fear out of nowhere. It felt like my mind was constantly on high alert, panicked and worrying endlessly about the health of my baby, myself, and my family.”
She continued, “Postpartum anxiety is more common than we hear about, and it’s crucial that we talk openly about it. 1 in 5 mothers experience mental health disorders during or after pregnancy, with most issues going unreported and untreated. By sharing our experiences, we can offer each other comfort and strength, and remind one another that we’re not alone.”
Martin noted that, given her circumstances, “I have decided not to return to RHOM. Prioritizing my health and my family is something I need to do at this moment. It’s a step towards healing and finding balance, and I hope you can understand and support this choice.”
Martin joined the RHOM franchise when Peacock resurrected the reality series for Season 4 in 2021 after an eight-year hiatus. There was much speculation about Martin’s return to the franchise as filming for the show began.
See Martin’s full statement below.
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