Depression after C-section?

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I am a first time mom who delivered via an emergency c-section on Nov 19th, 2019.
I have had a hard time emotionally. I feel as if I failed or I am not valid. I feel as if I wasn’t even good enough to give birth to my son. I feel helpless, and useless. Because of the situation, I can’t get out of bed. My husband has done everything for our child since the minute he was pulled out, and it makes me feel like a useless person. Is this normal? I know baby blues are a thing but I can’t help but feel as if I’m not doing good enough..

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You could be dreaming with post partum depression.  Call your dr as soon as possible. There is help out there.  You and your family need you.  
Ps. I'm also a csection mom, 11.19.16.
Were not any less than any other mom. Not sure if you are planning any more kids but,  I vbac my daughter 13 months later.

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I also had an emergency c-section, 3 days before you. 
It gets better. 
You have to remember, you did what was necessary to keep your baby safe and healthy when entering this world. 
Yes, it wasn’t how you wanted it to be. It wasn’t how I wanted it to be. I am still struggling with how I feel about it but it’s getting easier. 
I completely understand what you are feeling and if you ever need to chat or whatever, I’m available DM and can always give you my phone number to chat. 
Having someone who you don’t know but is experiencing what you’ve gone through is a huge HUGE help. I’ve had others reach out to me. 
Good luck and I’m here for you xo

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I experienced something similar After my first c section. It is so good that you are recognising it and reaching out, hopefully you have people nearby you calook to for support too. My first baby didn't even feel like my baby, I felt detached from her and the birth process, and that I had failed by having a c section, however I began to realise she had been born the way which was safest for her and me, that she was just as much my child as if she had been birthed the traditional way. I realised that Love would grow and it wouldn't just feel like going through the motions. It did! talking to my grandmother helped and she was a support and encouragement, going easy on my self helped, keeping up my habit of Bible reading and also getting out and about with the baby.

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Had my emergency csection on the 7th and been feeling the same. I was in labor for 14 hours, pushing for 2 before my girl went into distress and we were rushed to OR. I was put under general anesthesia and my husband is in the Army so he wasnt able to be there. It's been so hard. I feel traumatized and like I didnt give birth she was just given to me. Talk to your doctor asap. Just know you're not alone.

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I had my son February 2019. I experienced horrible postpartum depression.. It wasn’t until about two months ago that I told my doctor. I would get very bad nightmares and would wake up drenched in sweat.. I didn’t feel like doing anything .. I ALWAYS took care of my son, I love him so much❤️ 
I just wasn’t happy with myself anymore .. My relationship with my boyfriend got super bad, I started experiencing anxiety. I would cry so much and would feel like I failed everyone .. 
Point it .. go get some help! I’m on two different kind of pills .. it’s better to get help now instead of waiting like me

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I can’t say I had a major case of post partum, but I definitely had those feelings of failure and not being good enough to have actually given birth naturally. It took me a few weeks to fully bond with my baby girl but now 2 months later I can’t imagine those feelings ever existed. It gets better, just love on that baby as much as you can.

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I had an emergency c section nov 9. I totally felt the exact same. I cried all the time felt so useless and depressed. It gets better. But make sure you take it easy. I hated feeling useless and tried to do too much and tore my stitches. I’m okay now but I’ve set myself back a week or two healing time. He’s 3 weeks now and im finding everything is getting better. You are not useless just healing, you’re doing great mama just hang in there. Ask for help when needed. Takes a village to raise a child ❤️

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It is normal but remember you have a healthy baby no matter how the baby came out. I had the same thing and was so upset but you still went through alot to have your baby. Just take it slow and let your husband help. You will start to feel better as time goes by and be able to take care of your baby more. Never ever feel bad for having a c section.

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Definitely sounds like baby blues...e everything you described I went through in August.  Thankfully mine passed after 3 weeks...but if it doesnt then go see your doc!

Depression after C-section?

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