Having a baby is an eye-opening experience, and brings a slew of unexpected events and emotions along with it. Between feelings of postpartum depression as a result of hormonal imbalances and a new appreciation (or lack thereof) for yourself, it can be a scary time! Worry not, many of these feelings are a result of the life changing event you just underwent and the majority of them are common among other vibrant new mothers.

Key Takeaways:

• Once the baby arrives, you are not treated as you were when you were pregnant.
• You will be intensely emotional following the pregnancy. It doesn’t necessarily mean postpartum.
• You may struggle to find sense of self and you may not immediately fall in love with your child. This is all normal.

“The advice that breast is best often glosses over just how hard the process can be, and most new moms are ill-equipped starting out.”

Read more: http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1135283/things-no-one-tells-you-about-having-a-baby