I had hellish labor and post partem both times. I stopped at two kids. Don't want to go through it again.

When I was pregnant the first time, I devoured stories from other women in magazines, books, sisters, and co-workers. It truly helps to read about other experiences, because you may find yourself in a similar situation. Even if it's an account you don't think you'll have to go through. For example, you might only want to read about natural childbirth, but don't discount those about cesareans or those who chose to have pain medication during labor.
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When I was pregnant the first time, I devoured stories from other women in magazines, books, sisters, and co-workers. It truly helps to read about other experiences, because you may find yourself in a similar situation. Even if it's an account you don't think you'll have to go through. For example, you might only want to read about natural childbirth, but don't discount those about cesareans or those who chose to have pain medication during labor.

I was only interested in reading about natural childbirth. You couldn't convince me otherwise. So that's all I read. Imagine my surprise when I found out at 30 weeks that I had a breech baby, who was sitting on his feet. I was told that unless he turned it would be best and safest if I had a cesarean. I had to scramble to find information about cesareans - something I never thought I'd need. Needless to say - that last minute scrambling paid off. I read what I could about cesareans and other women's accounts on cesarean delivery and I was better prepared to go that route. My baby was delivered via cesarean. He never moved from his upright position.

Is post-partem depression more common in women who have difficult deliveries?

So what is Postpartum Depression?

Pregnancy and the early weeks and months after having a baby can be a very exciting time in a family’s life. It is also a time of adjustment. A wide range of emotions can be experienced and sometimes these emotions can be overwhelming. Mood disorders in pregnancy and the first year after a baby is born can happen to women. It is important to know what these are and when and where to get help.

The Baby Blues

Affects 50 to 80% of new mothers. Occurs within the first 3 to 5 days after the birth of the baby. Women’s moods may shift quickly from being happy to very tearful.

Postpartum Depression

Is one of the most common complications of childbearing. It can affect 10 to 15% of new mothers. The strongest risk factors for Postpartum Depression include: symptoms of depression or anxiety during pregnancy, past history of depression for the woman or her immediate family, lack of social support and a recent stressful life event. The symptoms can begin anytime in the first year after the birth of the baby. In general, the feelings described with the Baby Blues become more intense and last longer than two weeks.

Postpartum Psychosis

Is much less common than the Blues or Depression. It affects 1 to 2 women in 1000. It usually begins suddenly, often in the first few days after delivery.
It can include thoughts and beliefs of things that are not actually real.
Women with Psychosis are at risk of harming themselves or their children.
Postpartum Psychosis requires immediate hospitalization.

Postpartum mood disorders will affect a number of women. The important thing to remember is that there is help available.
http://www.healthunit.org/chil...

I, thank GOD that I didn't experience this behavior..