I have question for mommies..;-0

I am not a mommy, just to make things clear.But I have worked in Labor and Delivery for quite some time also and have assisted pregnant women in their ordeal. Mos of it, I have noticed that it is really painful when it's your first time, when the it is disproportion and you are not walking when you are in your third trimester but of course only if you are not a high risk and it is not contraindicated to you. The feeling (as what they say) is just like when you take a poo, that's the reason why that when you are in your third trimester you are no longer allowed to go to the bathroom alone specially when you are nearing your confinement. I have heard from doctors and nurses that it happened many times in the Labor and Delivery room, that they thought they are just going to take their regular bathroom exercises (you know).

It definitely depends on the person, the baby, and your pain tolerance. I've had 3 kids, all natural, but all with epidurals. With my first I started contractions at bedtime the night before, they were every 10 minutes, but I was able to sleep through them. The next morning they continued but were still tolerable so we made a quick stop before heading to the hospital. By the time we reached the hospital the contractions were 2 minutes apart and getting very strong and painful. I got the epidural right away. I think they gave me a bit too much of the medicine because I couldn' feel anything below my waist, literally. My husband had to hold one leg up and a nurse the other. When they told me to push I had no idea if I was or not. With my 2nd I held off alot longer. Contractions started in the morning but I waited until late afternoon to go to the hospital. As soon as the pain became too strong I got the epidural. It slowed the labor down, and she wasn't born until late night. However, I could feel the delivery this time. There was no pain, but just a strong discomfort with all the pressure. With my 3rd I waited until the last possible minute (there's a point where you can no longer get the epdiural because labor is too far progressed). I used the breathing techniques (not the ones you see in the movies where they huff huff huff, but a long slow deep breathing) recommended by the medical staff. It's tough, but I was able to do it. The pain was strong, but I managed. (I have VERY high respect for women who deliver with no meds at all!) Shortly after I got the epidural my 3rd child popped out. (They do say each consecutive delivery gets easier.) The pain is different for each individual. In the books they described the contractions as occuring around the belly, but mine I felt in the groin and lower abdomen. Just be make all your preparations beforehand and be ready to go on the fly. And communicate with your medical staff. Let the nurses or doctors know when pain is becoming intolerable and they'll tell you your options. They really can be a big help. Good luck.

Really there is no one set answer for everyone...I know women who thought it was the most painful thing they ever felt and I know women such as myself who didnt find it painful or rather it was a bit painful but such a GOOD pain it wasnt upsetting if that makes sense...Even with my youngest who was born preemie and basically ripped from me with each contraction it was a good pain...Does that make sense?

Darlin I have had five children all natural. They range in age 8 to 25 they were all very different. They offer many medicines that can help with the pain but natural is the best way to go. Epidurals can make your lower extremity numb and weak and sometimes they have to use things to get the baby out. I have a very high pain tolerance and I will tell you it hurts how can you expect it not to? think of an average size baby comeing out of you. The best part is the pain goes away as sson as you see the miracle you just delivered. It is normal to fear what you do not know, but in the long run it is over once you have your bundle of joy! Good Luck !

You've got to feel it yourself to know how it really feels. It is case to case basis. There are women who don't suffer that much pain. There are those who really labor hard and I could see that the percentage of those who say that it is really painful is bigger. Those who undergo cesarean delivery will feel the pain after the delivery. They say natural delivery is better because after the pain you can go back to your normal ways so easily unlike when it there is surgery that took place because your movements will be limited till the wound heals.

I gave birth to my kiddos through Caesarian section. It wasn't painful compared to natural birth. I was hoping to give birth the natural way but due to fetal distress, doctor had no choice but to perform CS. Anyway, don't be scared. To erase your fears, just don't forget that there are so many women out there who have already given birth with no complications or anything. I just kept thinking, "if others have done it, then i can do it too, right?" Always think positively, ok? Wish you well.