Yes, labor pains are painful. But there are things you can do to help ease the pain and make the labor an easier process, for both mother and baby. While in labor, the mother should learn the proper breathing and relaxing techniques, which does make a big difference. The more stressed and tensed up the mother is, the harder the labor can be on mother and baby.
A labor coach can also help to ease the stress and tension, which in return, also helps the baby. You can learn these, among other techniques, in Lamaze classes, online, and in books.
Labor is a completely natural process which should not be feared. Many women who are prepared for labor and birth and do not fear the process or the pain report feeling no pain or at least no unmanageable pain. Your body feels pain to help you know what to do, it is an evolutionary response. Imagine our ancestors out in the fields or forests or where ever. If you just went into labor and the baby fell out you would have no time to prepare or get to a safe place. Our bodies tell us when it is time to get ready for the baby. The pains intensify to a point where your instinct is to push to get the pain out. Without this, we would not know when to push, we would not know when the baby is ready. The use of modern pain medication in childbirth makes many women more comfortable with the process. However, there is much research suggesting that medical intervention often prolongs labor and puts mother and baby at increased risk for complications. It is wise to do your research well before your baby is expected and decide which method of childbirth is right for you. Ultimately, no matter the opinion of others, including medical professionals, your labor should be your own. You must do what you feel most comfortable with after thoroughly researching all options. Best of luck!
Absolutely, it is probably the worst pain you will ever feel... BUT totally worth it once your baby is in your arms. Epidurals make it so much better, but may not always work for getting rid of the pain entirely. Yes, labor pains are painful. But there are things you can do to help ease the pain and make the labor an easier process, for both mother and baby. While in labor, the mother should learn the proper breathing and relaxing techniques, which does make a big difference. The more stressed and tensed up the mother is, the harder the labor can be on mother and baby. A labor coach can also help to ease the stress and tension, which in return, also helps the baby. You can learn these, among other techniques, in Lamaze classes, online, and in books.
Alot, a human is coming out of your vagina!! of course it hurts
Very painful!
Labor contractions are painful and you can't ignore them. If they are not painful then they are just Braxton Hicks.
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Labor contractions might be the best term but not all contractions are painful.
it was painful when i had my kid on the farm.
A tightening of the uterus during pregnancy. Contractions may or may not be painful and may or may not indicate labor.
The pains are called as labor pains. They start at the end of pregnancy. They are mild in the beginning. Then becomes increasingly severe.
It's very painful. Your vagina feels like its going to burst.
I have heard that raspberry tea will bring on strong (painful) contractions. I don't know if it will necessarily mean that you will go into labor. At this point, we are desperate to try anything, though!!!!
hi, i think it depends on the person, but with my first, second stage of labor was the most painful, contraction start to get stronger and tighter as the baby moves down. pain in labor can be really bad it all depends on the person hope it helps x
Braxton Hicks Contractions are false contractions. They can be painful or you may not feel them at all. Your stomach muscles contract and will fill like your stomach is getting tight then they will release. Your stomach will feel hard during one. You can get them all the way through pregnancy but probably won't feel them until later in your pregnancy. They don't mean you're in labor but if you get one and they feel really painful I would call the doctor just to be safe. In late pregnancy they can become very close together and very painful and feel like the real thing. They can even thin your cervix. When this happens it's called false labor. If you have close painful contractions and think your in labor go to the hospital to be sure.
Yes i have! It is VERY painful! My body forced its self into pre-labor! I have my son without any pain meds due to a miscarriage during that time!