I'm due on July 8th. And i want to know honestly does giving birth really hurt.?

Question

Because some people say that i doesn't hurt and that people are exaggerating and other people say it really does. For women that have giving birth tell me how it felt to you.

Answer 1

Well, I can't say from my personal experience, but my wife who has had 3 kids. She got an epidural with the first child and did not like it. She had the other two with nothing and said it was better and she got over it faster. I would have to say it looked like it hurt quite a bit, but the end result was worth the effort!

Answer 2

I was induced. It was fine at first, then my water broke and so did all hell. I guess induction brings on stronger contractions faster. I wouldn't dialate and the baby wouldn't tolerate the contractions.

They were so awful, there is no comparison to anything I've felt, ever. The thing is, I wasn't able to get any type of pain relief and finally had to have a c.

So I had my four hours of labor, and well, I wasn't much impressed. This pregnancy I have to have a c, so I hope I don't go early.

Best bet is that you want to have a birth plan prepared with your specific desires in mind. Don't be afraid to change it though, each woman had a different experience. Some say they want pain relief and never end up needing it, others swear by natural no pain relief birth and end up going with an epidural. Positive thoughts and a loving support group will be very helpful too.

Good luck to you, I am sure you will find that no matter what, the end result will justify everything you will go through.

Answer 3

yes...it does hurt. There are some people who have low pain tolerances that can handle nothing and others that can handle everything but I don't see how anyone can say it doesn't hurt at all unless they were on drugs before they went into labor. The first couple of hours aren't bad just minor little contractions that kinda feel more like cramping than anything. The closer you get to labor the more and more it hurts. The stomach contractions aren't too bad, they are tolerable but a lot of women (including me) experience back labor where virtually your back contracts as well as your stomach. This hurts very much, it feels like a debilitating back ache. The worst part though is the fact that they come one after another, and if your tired then the pain is magnified. But there is really no reason to worry because if the pain gets to be too much then you can get an epidural. I went through 24 hours of labor without one and delivered a 10 lbs 13 oz baby. It is possible but it isn't fun! Your mind however will drastically reduce the memories of the pain, at least with the majority of females, after delivery. Studies show that a hormone is released in most women that makes them forget most of the pain presumably so they will have the desire to have another baby. In any case it does hurt no matter what anyone says but the end result is beautiful!

Answer 4

I gotta say, I love it when MEN or women with NO CHILDREN answer this question. Cracks me up!

OK, so I have had two kids, naturally, on purpose. I get tired of the fear that gets perpetuated about labor. Is it hard? Yes. Does it hurt? Yes. Can you do it anyway? YES! In the beginning, the contractions are about as intense as cramps from your period. On the second baby, I took a nap during this time. The nice thing is that they only come every few minutes and only last a few seconds. As you get further along, the contractions are more intense and more frequent but you still get "down time" between them to rest and recover. The very worst pain happens just before the pushing stage. When you feel like you can't take it anymore, be glad because it is almost done! Pushing (for me) didn't hurt except when the baby crowned--which was about 2 minutes before birth. It was intense but I kept telling myself that it was only one day--I didn't have a chronic disease, it was going to end in 24 hours or less. The most painful part is the shortest part in time usually.

You need to decide if you do pain medicine or not and what kind. Some things to consider are what your pain tolerance is normally, what do you want your birth to look like (where, how much intervention, etc.), what your partner thinks. If you go naturally there are things that help manage the pain: getting into water, laboring in whatever position is most comfortable to you, massage, being able to eat and drink, being able to bring things with you that calm you (music, candles, etc.).

If you do pain medicine, there are other kinds besides an epidural (oral and shots). It's OK to choose that, but make sure you know the pros and cons. I chose to go without because I wanted to be able to stand, squat, move, whatever I needed in order to progress labor. And, I didn't want to increase my risk of c-section.

Whatever you choose, good luck!

Answer 5

It's going to hurt to some degree, yes. Every woman and every labor is different though. I had 2 natural births and yes it hurt, but to me it was mind over matter. I was more scared of a needle going into my spine then having a kid. My sister in law on the other hand was already crying when she was dialated to one. It depends on your pain tolerance. I think the best advice I got was from my mom (Who's a nurse) is that to remember that most contractions will never last for more than a minute. She told me to focus on a clock (one with hands, not digital) and to remember that by the time the hand gets around the clock the contraction will be over. Let me tell you, my eyes never left that clock and I was watching the clock so intently that the pain didn't seem to last that long before it was on the downslope. Depending on how big your baby is will also determine the pain. My son was 8lbs and I ripped when he came out, that pain was horrible. On the other hand, my daughter was 6lbs and slipped right out after 2 pushes. Good luck to you and congrats on your soon to be miracle!

Answer 6

Yes!! It hurts!! But there are pain meds that will help and or make the pain vanish completely!! I have had several children so I know what I am talking about! I have had one baby with an epidural. That made the pain go away, but after I had the baby, I could not feel my legs and I was unable to stand alone or hold my baby for quite a while.
I have had several babies with no drugs at all! That was the worst pain of my life. But afterwords I was able to hold my baby and stand alone. I am very independent and that was a big factor for me. I chose not to have the epidural again even though it took the pain away.
I will tell you this, it is very painful, but once it is over and you are holding your beautiful little baby in your arms.....your pain is cut in half and you are so overcome with joy that you hardly take notice to the pain!
The pain of childbirth does not last otherwise no woman would even consider going through it again!
Babies are so special and well worth that short period of pain. The pain will go away, and your baby will start to smile at you. Life is amazing!
Besides, it's a little too late now, you cant undo your pregnancy.
Just relax and know that it will all be well worth it in the end!
Good luck to you!

Answer 7

It is a pain like no other you will ever feel. However, it does have its reward at the end.

I would strongly recommend that if you are suffering any sort of anxiety AT ALL about this matter, to take it up with your OB/GYN and discuss pain moderation assistance. In other words, consider getting some sort of pain relief - through IV drugs or through an epidural.

Either way, don't be afraid of giving birth - it's a beautiful thing the first time you hold your new precious bundle of love.

Answer 8

Yes, it hurts like hell. You're uterus is cramping to help expel the placenta, plus you're trying to pass something the size of a cantaloupe through an opening for an orange. An epidural helps alleviate some of the pain, but not all. Each person is different though, so part of it depends on your tolerance level to pain.

That being said, it doesn't last that long, and I've been told you forget about it soon after the baby is born.

Answer 9

I just had a baby...well i guess its been a while now almost 3 mo. It does hurt, very badly. But it doesn't hurt every second so you have time to get a drink or talk with you partner a little between contractions. The pushing i felt didn't hurt as bad. And just remember its all worth it in the end. Something you should know that i didn't is that the healing process take a long time. Make your house as easy to get around as possible. For example i had her bassinet right next to my bed and i had to move it cause i was unable to scoot in to bed.

Answer 10

Like everything else, it varies from woman to woman and birth to birth. Some births are fast and aren't painful. Some labors last a long time and can be more painful. All you have to do is ask the Dr. for a shot and you will be fine. Don't worry. Women have been doing this for many centuries.