Life Britney Spears says pregnancy is ‘hard’ because of past perinatal depression. What is it? April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY Comments Off on Britney Spears says pregnancy is ‘hard’ because of past perinatal depression. What is it? Britney Spears reflected on her experience with 'absolutely horrible' perinatal depression while announcing her pregnancy. Here's what it is.