Distressed

Hi I’m a FTM but unplanned pregnancy so feeling very stressed. Whole pregnancy has been very tough for me emotionally as I’m very fearful of pain and have been dreading to give birth. Have actually scheduled my c sect date thinking that it might be better for me mentally but I just found out from my gynae that husband isnt allowed to enter operating theatre due to the new covid restrictions. I’m feeling very ugh because I’m really very scared and I don’t know what to do. Gynae did advice me to go for natural as she shared that my baby doesn’t look too big and I’m tall as well, and that c sect recovery will be quite painful and unbearable whenever I cough or laugh but I’m so scared of the labour, contractions and the process of waiting as well. Not sure what I should do.. am feeling very upset with my husband because of this too. Do share some experience and advice with me to help me out. Thank you

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Hi mommy, it’s very normal to be fearful of the unknown especially since you’re a FTM. Perhaps you may be overthinking the pain and overlooking just how strong the human body is at managing pain. It may not be as bad as you think it is, it certainly wasn’t in my case as I had the help of the epidural. And you would heal alot faster with natural delivery - I was more or less pretty mobile with minimal discomfort by the 6/7 day post partum. Just gave birth 12 days ago to a beautiful baby boy!

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3y ago

Was it painful for u before u took the epidural?? Which hospital were u in?