Pain and postnatal depression

[loisbarnard1]

I had my little boy 9 days ago and had a horrendous labour which resulted in forceps and an episiotomy. Since then my stitches have been in so much pain, I feel dizzy, been on antibiotics for an infection. I haven’t been able to get out of bed or walk I’m in that much pain. I also think
I might be suffering with postnatal depression as I cannot bring myself to look at my baby, I don’t want to feed him, cuddle him and i feel sick at the thought of being left alone with him. Will this feeling go away once the pain has gone? Or do I need to be seen for depression as well.

I had a really traumatic birth as well with an episiotomy. My stitches managed to all fall out the next day so I was left with this gaping wound (they don't redo the stitches apparently). I spent the first 2 weeks not being able to walk - it was horrific. I was on the maximum painkillers I could possibly take at first, but by 4 weeks I was taking none. I promise it will get better, you just need to get through these first few weeks. It really helps to talk to someone and have a good cry about it all. Have you got a partner you can talk to about it? I would definitely mention how your feeling to your midwife/GP as well.