For many parents, bonding with a new baby is not instantaneous and can take time. Factors such as birth trauma can significantly impact how and when this bonding occurs. Feelings of numbness or disconnection may lead to shame and guilt, creating barriers to expressing these feelings. Societal pressures reinforce the misconception of an innate and immediate bond, often leading parents to feel that anything less is unnatural. Professional support and adequate rest can assist in fostering a more authentic connection over time.
Many new parents experience a disconnect from their baby due to societal pressures. Instead of immediate bonding, many parents take time to build connections, which can be affected by factors like birth trauma.
Oxytocin plays a significant role in bonding; however, not all parents feel an immediate connection, leading to feelings of guilt and shame when expectations are unmet.
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