12/11/2025
Are you worried about bonding, your baby crying and recovering at the same time?
Itâs a thought that crosses so many mums minds. That worry that you wonât feel that instant connection, that your babyâs crying will overwhelm you, and that your recovery will make it all so much harder.
Youâre not alone in feeling like this, I promise. So many mums have sat exactly where you are, feeling guilty for worrying, exhausted before the journey even begins, and wondering if theyâre already falling behind.
But hereâs the truth. Those worries donât make you a bad mum. They make you human. đ
Bonding doesnât have to be instant or perfect. It can begin long before your baby is born and grow stronger every single day through small, gentle moments like talking to your bump, soothing your babyâs cries, or just resting together. What feels difficult at first will soon become the most natural thing in the world.
Your emotions are valid, your hormones are recalibrating, your body is healing, and your mind is trying to process it all. Recognising the difference between baby blues and postnatal depression to seek extra support is so important. You do not have to face that alone. There are incredible support systems designed just for you. đ§
Your recovery will depend on your type of birth, and itâs completely understandable to worry about how long it will take. Be gentle with yourself, follow medical advice, and give your body permission to rest and heal. Youâve been through something incredible, and recovery is a process.âš
If youâre feeling anxious about early days with your baby, DM me âEARLYâ to book into my early days with baby class where I can support you on this journey.đ€