Gina Rodriguez Says Postpartum Anxiety Taught Her This Important Lesson

Long before becoming a mother herself, Golden Globe-winning actress Gina Rodriguez spent five seasons portraying Jane Villanueva on the hit TV series Jane the Virgin, a role that explored everything from unplanned pregnancy to the joys and challenges of motherhood. Today, Rodriguez and her husband, actor Joe LoCicero, are parents to two young children. After welcoming son Charlie in 2023 and daughter Lucille in 2025, Rodriguez experienced firsthand the many emotional realities of new motherhood, including shifting priorities, mom guilt, and realizing that asking for help wasn’t always easy. A recent survey by Philips Avent & March of Dimes found that while 90% of people are willing to assist new parents, 62% of new moms have trouble voicing their needs. Now, through a partnership with baby care brand Philips Avent, Rodriguez is helping spotlight the new Share the Care Connector, a free text-based tool that prompts new parents to identify the support they need and then alerts their “village” of family and friends so they can step in and help. In an exclusive interview, Rodriguez discusses postpartum anxiety and the importance of motherhood support. She believes that motherhood “was never meant to be done alone” and that asking for help is crucial. Rodriguez’s experience has taught her that prioritizing one’s needs is essential for thriving as a mother.