what an interesting thread... something to think about and then come back and post my thoughts...
I do think with DS1 I had a great birth experience and this lead to an relatively easy early motherhood journey - the whole thing was positive for me - i loved being preg, loved labour, loved bf etc - think the mindset and positivity played a great role in making me the mother i am to him.
but as i said need to ponder and then post some more..