How do you feel about your body after child birth?

My first birth was beyond disappointing; to me, it was devastating. I spent a long time feeling unable to connect with my body except as a vessel for nurturing my baby - I breastfed and spent as much time as possible skin to skin with my newborn - having her with me helped me feel whole. read more

My first thought was that I felt like a stripper after I gave birth. I was breastfeeding on demand, and it seemed like I was always topless with someone screaming at me to show them my breasts! read more

At my hospital they give you stool softeners while you are there. I usually poop before I go home. How you feel after you have a baby is going to depend on what went on to get the baby here. I have given birth 5 times and have felt different each time. How you feel is also going to depend on how much help you have after you have the baby. read more