Giving birth is an amazing, beautiful thing. Except when it's not. Or, maybe you're overwhelmingly happy that your baby is healthy and safe, but in the end the whole thing left you feeling detached... or sad that it wasn't what you imagined or worse, scared because the experience was so traumatic.
Many new parents feeling the "baby blues" may not realize that the way they feel is connected to their birthing experience. Traumatic birth experiences include feelings of helplessness, loss of control or imminent danger to you or the baby during childbirth.
Did you feel left out of the decision making during your labor and delivery? Was there an emergency with you or the baby?
Consider reading more on traumatic birth and know that getting support can help you to heal and be the parent you want to be.