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bonding process, so be sure to
bond as much as possible.
"My recovery [from childbirth]
was extremely painful and difficult,
which made bonding hard for us.
We also had some difficulty with
breastfeeding," said Theresa
Sinclair, mother of one.
"Our early months together
were very complicated.
I remember a lot of tears being
shed. Looking back, I think I
must have had postpartum
depression fueled by my
disappointment at having failed
to birth my child naturally."
Stay strong
A misconception among new
parents is mothers who, for some
circumstance, cannot breastfeed
their child do not connect as
deeply with their newborn. This
simply is not true. There are many
ways to connect with your child
even if breastfeeding is out of
the question.
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Could you be
suffering from
Postpartum
Depression?
Women who experience
postpartum depression
may find it difficult to bond
with their babies.
Speak with your doctor
if you're suffering from any
of the following symptoms:
Difficulty sleeping
Loss of appetite
Fear of hurting
yourself or the baby
Difficulty focusing
or indecisiveness
Suicidal thoughts
