This episode is Part 1 of my two-part birth story. My first birth experience was a planned induction which turned into an unplanned, "emergency" C-section. I went into my induction thinking that it would be a straightforward birth, but I ended up feeling blindsided, disappointed, and defeated once I was told that I would need to undergo a C-section to birth my baby. From having difficulty with breastfeeding to experiencing postpartum depression, I was left with a lot of questions about whether or not this C-section could have been avoided.

If you are experiencing signs of postpartum anxiety or depression, you are not alone. There is help out there, and there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Please visit Postpartum Support International for mental health resources near you.

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