post partum depression (mummy blues)

i feel like my newborn hates me. he was taken away right after my csection. no skin to skin as they had to check his blood sugar. i didnt get to meet him until day 2. husband was the one who first held him. up till now he fuss and cries whenever i change his diapers, feed hom or bathe him. it is very hard to soothe him, only my husband managed to calm him down whenever he cries. i came to a point where i will cry whenever he cries. i feel devastated. ive waited for him for so long, now that i got him i feel as though he hates me. he wouldnt latch on to me, my supply is ridiculously low even though im on supplements and power pumping i only get 10-20ml per boob. i feel scared and sad whenever im with my baby. im his mother and i shouldnt be feeling this way!

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No, please do not think that way. Newborns knows no hate & can actually smell the scent of his/her mother. Give yourself some time. You'll get the hang of it. Try to cuddle with your baby, latch your baby as much as needed for that bonding time. You'll be okay. You'll know your baby actually loves you and will keep clinging on you (will cry if he notices that you're not around).

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