After going through the same thing with my DS, I would second the comments made by Dan. I needed to know that I had birthed my baby and given him life, not to mention all the hard work that I had put in for the previous 40 weeks making sure he was healthy and growing well. There is so much emphasis put on the "birth" that it makes you feel so upset when it doesn't eventuate the way you hoped. Really, the birth is only one small step in being a mum, which started at conception and continues on and on.

For some people (myself included) the disappointment doesn't disappear when you get to hold your bub - particularly when it is 2 hours after they arrive. Keep giving her support and let her talk it out if she wants.

Hope it went well and that her beautiful baby has arrived safe and sound!.