DS was born just over a year ago by c-section after a failed induction. I was completely unprepared for this - didn't even know an induction could fail! It was the absolute last thing I wanted, I had my birth plan, wanted everything natural, no drugs etc, and was distraught when told I had to have a section. I was obviously happy to have DS out safely, and at 42+ weeks the head still wasn't engaged, so he wasn't ever going to come out naturally. He came out screaming, and didn't stop until he was put on my chest almost an hour later, he's been much the same ever since, very clingy and very hard to leave. I've been suffering PND for a few months now, and can't pinpoint when or why it started, but can't stop thinking about the birth. I feel like such a failure for not being able to do it naturally, and I didn't ever even start to labour, so I feel like I haven't given birth, even though I have DS IYSWIM. I feel it was too traumatic for DS too, as he was obviously quite happy where he was, and I will never forget how distressed he sounded when he came out. I know most babies cry when they're born. Some think a section is an easy option, but physically my tummy still hurts when I do certain things, and psychologically it's tearing me apart. Told GP, HV and councellor how I feel about this, but they're so matter-of-fact about it, and think I'm being over-dramatic - maybe I am, but I feel like I let DS down and myself, and I keep going over all the other things in my life that I can't get right either. Would appreciate any advice on how to get past this - Lulumama, would be particularly interested to hear what you think if you're around, seem to remember reading on another thread that you've experienced something similar? TIA
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Can an unplanned/unwanted C-section cause PND?
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sanchez · 15/01/2007 11:23
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