Don't feel connected

[Blue9312]

I just had a c section 10 days ago, it wasn't planned but anyways I'm breastfeeding, and I find it to be such a pain and really don't want to but dad wants me to. Anyway I don't feel connected with my baby at all, and sometimes feel like I don't want him... I feel incredibly bad for that, what can I do? I've heard it can happen with C-sections but idk how long it lasts or what to do

[Blue9312]

He doesn't wake up for crap unfortunately :( and I don't even know how to tell him how I feel cause I feel so terrible about it I don't want to tell anyone that I feel like I don't want my baby.. It's the worst feeling ever. I could just cry all the time I'm so exhausted and frustrated

[cmm20]

U can pump into bottles and dad can warm one up in a hot cup of water and get up to with the baby. Its not just moms responsibility to get up w baby. That could b part of Ur depression as well. Sleep!

[sabbylopez]

PPD can happen to anyone wether you had a c section, induced, med free birth. You need to call your doctor right away and let them know how you are feeling. It can be very dangerous.. ppd shouldn't be shaken off. It is very serious!!! Please get some help.

[jbowes]

You may need to talk to your  doctor about it. You may have an extreme case of baby blues. But its understandable it happens to lots of women after birth

[christinah90]

Try talking to a counselor about how you feel I had post partum depression after birth nd talking to someone really helped

[lillythsmommy]

You need to watch it really close !!!!! I got it after giving birth natural it doesn't matter c section or natural it's your body changing immediately from being pregnant to not being pregnant in secinds. But mine didn't last just the 2 weeks like the Dr said it lasted longer I had to take medication it happens to younger women mostly not always but just watch it I'm much better now and my daughter is my world and I'm pregnant with baby number 2 but just be careful don't be scared get help if Needed .

[xojensen_]

I'm sure it's very normal. Just keep positive and talk to your doctor about it :) best of luck mama

[Blue9312]

Okay thank you. It just really ***** everyone's so happy to be around him and everything and I'm just annoyed with them all. And I'm basically stuck at home since I can't drive on my medication or lift anything heavier than him. Also not getting like any sleep since he's been cluster feeding and I'm breast feeding so dad doesn't get up with him so I'm exhausted

[kari_trice]

I went through the same thing. I had post partum depression real bad after having my son. It will pass just always look at the positive stuff. Talk to someone, write about it.

[newmom627]

I think its just the after birth pstd u should be fine just ignore the negative thoughts and keep ur partner informed on ur feelings. I hope u feel better