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When the magic of motherhood is missing

By Naomi Shragai

Published: March 1 2008 00:22 | Last updated: March 1 2008 01:42

People often assume that childbirth involves a magical moment when the mother is suddenly filled with all the intuitive qualities and unconditional love necessary to create a perfect mother/baby bond.

Sadly, for many women this is not the case, and instead they may have disturbing and negative feelings toward this new being. This can leave a mother desperate and confused – which in turn can have consequences for their child.

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