Hi there,
I wasn't sure where to post this, so if it's not right move it on...
I am 31 weeks now and worrying about holding my baby.

This might sound odd, but to explain I suffer from a condition called "hyperhydrosis" (excessive sweating) particularly in my hands and feet.
It's brought on by heat, but worsens when I am nervous and then gets worse when I worry about it!
We are not talking about mild "clamminess" here, we are talking about full on dripping at its worst, it's really not fun at all!

Pre-pregnancy, I was taking anti anxiety medication to help lessen it which did wonders but I have stopped this for baby's sake and really want to breastfeed, so will not be able to take it after birth either.

I am so scared that I will not be able to give him the touch that he needs, or that I will not be able to hold him safely and securely too.

There are coping mechanisms that I have learned, like holding hand towels and keeping cool but these aren't ideal, very temporary fix.
This morning a lady at work came in with her new 2 week old baby and I freaked out so much, I couldn't even put my hand up for a hold!

How am I going to be a good mummy and love my baby properly???