I had depression before the c-section. We're pretty sure I was bipolar before it, too, as the extreme mood swings have always been there. My former therapist is absolutely positive that the first c-section made my depression worse, and that they are detrimental to my mental health. She actually put in a request to my OB/GYN that I be allowed a VBAC. But we unfortunately moved out of state and the new clinic just wouldn't answer my questions. I honestly don't know if I'm sensitive or not as I had many sets of ear tubes done before the c-section.