While the child is now a part of your life, they do not have to be the only part. Reclaiming small pockets of your old identity (hobbies, work, social life) is vital for your mental health. When to Get Immediate Help

Platforms like Postpartum Support International offer resources for various maternal mental health struggles, including those related to unintended pregnancy.

Feeling like your personal goals, career, or freedom have been permanently sidelined.

You can find international helplines via Befrienders Worldwide or IASP .

If your feelings of "not wanting to be a mother" have turned into thoughts of harming yourself or the child, or if you feel completely detached from reality, please reach out for help immediately.