Lynne Spears claims that daughter Britney suffered from depression after having two children in quick succession - which fuelled the downward spiral of her career and her health.
The pop star’s mum also writes in her tell-all book Through the Storm that Britney’s breakdown worsened after her divorce to Kevin Federline.
"Having two children within a year of each other would be overwhelming for any woman. She had post-natal depression," Lynne writes.
"Added to her broken-hearted spirit over the end of her marriage to Kevin and the enormous pressures of her career, it brought her to breaking point.
"It was hard for me to believe this much-loved daughter was enduring such pain and I couldn't be there to help her heal. I felt hopeless."
The Piece Of Me star was hospitalised at the beginning of the year under a mental health order following months of bizarre behaviour.
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