Follow @dearsundaymotherhood For pregnancy, postpartum, and new motherhood writing, support, and education. — There’s a myth out there that the minute our babies are born we feel instantly connected to them. The truth is that some people do feel deeply connected to their babies right after birth and some people don’t — and both things are fine. If you don’t feel connected to your baby right when they are born, you are not alone. If you just gave birth, you are healing from labor and delivery, you’re exhausted, and you are likely sleep deprived. Becoming a parent changes your life instantly. Meeting a new person can be strange. Love often takes time and builds over time — so does connection. Some mothers feel instantly connected to their babies and some don’t. Both things are normal. Both mothers are good mothers. #maternalmentalhealth #maternalmentalhealthmatters #maternalmentalhealthawareness #matrescence #postpartummentalhealth #postpartumjourney #motherly #psychedmommy When did you feel a connection to your baby? Tell me in the comments.