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So ... I'm 5 months pregnant. found out last week it's a baby girl. and I'm happy about that. I would've been happy with a boy or girl in all honesty. it's my first pregnancy and I'm petrified. having PTSD even before pregnancy was scary and now it's even worse with my pregnancy. I'm trying to be ok and convince myself it's going to be ok but I'm struggling. I suffer with flashbacks and when I have them I struggle to breathe and I can't figure out what's reality and what's not and I'm worried that every time I have a flashback it could harm my unborn daughter. I'm petrified of labour especially knowing that I'll have to be examined and all that. I don't want to have a flashback while I'm in labour. so long story short I'm petrified of my PTSD and its effects on my daughter.

    • E3R4_

      393d

      Hey I also have PTSD and am pregnant with a girl and your fears are valid but I want to remind you that it's a very new experience for many and anything you say in delivery goes and doctors have to respect that. I suggest talking with a therapist about that and figuring out strategies and plans to help fight against those because unfortunately In labour you will have to be examined not only for the babies health but for yours as well. I obviously haven't given birth yet so I can't speak too much on that but do try and make a plan and/or ways to cope with it while in labour and when the baby is here but also don't forget this is your first time, you're learning and its okay to make mistakes. I wish you lots of luck and a safe delivery šŸ’“

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