Struggling after c section mentally…

I’m so sorry to hear this. I am struggling also with the c section and my body a still. It’s been less than 4 weeks since I had mine, so I understand that side. May I ask why you’re not bonding? Where is the disconnection? When I had my c section I was so drugged up and out of it. First few days after my c -section I didn’t feel connected and was even getting a bit of pp depression but fast forward I got out of the hospital finally and it’s been a breath of fresh air, I realize that it might of been lack of sleep? It’s ok to feel this way and it doesn’t stay like this. Stay strong!

Hi, I am so sorry that you’re feeling this way. I had a 1 week separation from my baby and it was really tough so I understand a bit of what you’re going through. I also really struggled with not feeling connected to baby and lots of guilt around that. I finally worked with a therapist doing some Emdr around my birth trauma and I think that helped. I am 10 mos postpartum now and I feel super bonded to baby and have since around 2/3 months. Give yourself grace, get some mental health support if you can and it feels right, and know that it is a common experience and doesn’t make you a bad mom

I am sorry you are going through this. I struggled with this myself especially feeling that I hadn't actually given birth. I didn't see my baby properly for a week after giving birth due to us both having post birth complications. Thankfully I was able to seek advice through therapy. I hope you can get help through a GP or midwife. You are doing the right thing trying to help yourself. I am now 7 months postpartum and both baby and I are doing very well and have a great bond. I really hope you get the help you need you got this mama 💪 ❤️ happy to private message if you want 😊