FTM - 5 days Postpartum

Mama, five days postpartum after a C-section, you're literally healing from major surgery while learning to breastfeed, kaya of course you're overwhelmed, yan normal talaga. A few of us moms went through the exact same thing, and honestly, the frustration with latching and the pressure to "do it right" on top of physical exhaustion is so real, but you need to be gentler with yourself right now, your body needs rest din, not just baby care. Please talk to your partner, mom, or whoever's with you about taking actual breaks (sleep, showers, eating proper meals), and consider checking in with your OB or a lactation consultant kasi sometimes the breastfeeding struggle can be solved with a bit of positioning help or support, which takes the pressure off. You matter too, hindi ka selfish for needing care, in fact, taking care of yourself is taking care of baby, because you can't pour from an empty cup. Hugs, mama, this phase will pass.