Dr. Nicole Martin has officially confirmed that she is not returning for the new season of The Real Housewives of Miami.
Following reports and speculation that she will not be a part of the upcoming seventh season of the Bravo reality show, the 39-year-old board-certified anesthesiologist announced on Friday (Sept. 13) that she is taking a step back from the show.
Keep reading to find out more…In a message shared on Instagram, Nicole explained that her decision to not return to RHOM comes as she battles severe postpartum anxiety in the wake of the birth of her 5-month-old daughter Genevieve. Nicole and fiancé Anthony Lopez, who welcomed their daughter in March, are also parents to 5-year-old son Grayson.
“Taking a moment to shine a light on something I’ve been quietly navigating in my personal life,” Nicole wrote. “On March 26th, we proudly welcomed our daughter, baby Genevieve, arriving 5 weeks ahead of schedule and spending almost 2 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. 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.”
Nicole 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.”
“This is a part of my life that I am learning to navigate, and it’s been an emotional rollercoaster. Given where I am right now, I have decided not to return to RHOM,” Nicole shared. “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.”
She concluded, “Thank you for being a part of this journey with me and for creating a space where I feel comfortable sharing these parts of my life. I hope that my openness can help others who might be struggling and encourage us all to support one another through our most challenging times. With Love, Nicole.”
Nicole first joined RHOM in season 4 when the series was revived.
People also confirmed that she was offered a full-time contract for season 7. Nicole also told the site that she will be making occasional appearances on the show and has maintained friendships with many of her co-stars.
“It’s not goodbye forever, I’ll pop-up here and there, just not in a full-time capacity,” Nicole said. “I just need to shift my focus on other things right now.”
