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Witnessed a child being born?

Someone sent me a video. And my fears have been reestablished.

I don't think I'll ever be ready to go through that! My legs are trapped shut!

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SW-User

I’ve seen it. Don’t feel like seeing it again. Certainly have a lot more respect for my partner.

It’s pretty grim. But you know what’s funny - a month later, my partner couldn’t remember what the pain felt like. She knows what it feels like to stub her toe, but giving birth - she has no recollection. Weird, isn’t it.

Peppa · 31-35, F

@SW-User because it's traumatic. Your mind actually has a amnesiac affect. Because if you did remember and developed something like ptsd you'd never have another child.
I believe that's why some women get postnatal depression.
I think I would be a candidate for post natal depression simply because I can't cope with high levels of adrenaline and happiness.
The next day I always get suicidal.
Part of the reason why I stopped drinking.

I admire the women that do it and go back again. And the men that stick their bits in there again.
I'd be scared as hell