2006-09-17 11:17:06 · 14 answers · asked by johieks 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
it feels pain full. yes it hurts very bad
2006-09-17 11:20:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How painful it is depends on lots of factors, probably most influenced by your reactions to it. If you approach the process with fear and dread, it will be an extremely painful and long process. If you educate yourself and prepare before hand, and have a coach alongside that you can really trust, it will go much easier. There are numerous pain management strategies out there, and you should discuss both your fears and the options to deal with the pain well before your anticipated delivery. That way, when the day comes, you don't have to make those decisions and can concentrate on the task at hand- the safe delivery of the infant. Try not to listen to the horror stories that some ladies want to tell you- it seems like there is a great competition sometimes to provide the most horrifying birth experience possible. I've had six children. The first was the hardest and longest delivery, as first children usually are. The rest came faster and easier. The pain was managable and I was able to deal with it, but I planned it all out before delivery. It's hard work, there is pain, but nothing you can't prepare for and deal with. And the payoff- your newborn- is worth every minute of it.
2006-09-17 18:58:32 · answer #2 · answered by The mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does hurt, but how you handle it depends a lot on your attitude. Pain means one of two things: You're injuring yourself or you're working very hard. Labor and birthing doesn't damage you. It's more like running a marathon for which your body has been training for nine months. If you can release that "fear-damage" association and look at it more as doing some really hard work for an amazing result -- a baby -- I think you'll handle it just fine.
I had two natural births -- no pain meds. whatsoever. Both times I remember swearing I would never do it again . . . for about half an hour after birth. And then the endorphins and hormones kicked in and I was fine. Euphoric. I felt like I could climb a mountain. *lol* It was the best feeling in the world to know I'd given birth, on my own terms, to two beautiful babies. My daughter came out alert, ready to nurse, ready to bond. My son had an emergency (shoulder dystocia, short cord that ruptured) and went to NICU for a couple days, but I had several doctors and nurses tell me he was so much better off for not having had any drugs in his system when he was born. They were amazed at how fast he recovered. He needed very few interventions and went home two days earlier than anticipated, nursing well.
2006-09-17 21:44:03 · answer #3 · answered by peregrine1123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it depends on the person and their own experience. I had my first son when I was 14 ( I know that young). At the time I think I was too scared to feel too much pain, but I made it through. Then my second son was 8 pounds 2 oz and I had no pain medication, but my labor only lasted about 6 hours. My last one was induced and weighed 9 pounds 1 oz. No pain medication and labor that lasted about 8 hours. Honestly, while pushing my last one out, I vowed to never have another baby because it was so unbearably horrible, and after I found out his head was 15 3/4 inches!! Ouch!! I dont think it was that bad really, its bad for the time being, but after it seems like not such a big deal (good thing you forget how bad it hurt, otherwise no one would have more than one kid!) It depends on how you handle pain and what kind ofsupport system you have.
2006-09-18 00:18:20 · answer #4 · answered by holly w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was terrified when I was told I wasn't allowed to have an epidural. I never imagined I could deal with the pain. The last few hours were very difficult, especially since I had back labor (laying on my side and having someone constantly applying heat to my tailbone helped). Suprisingly, the pushing wasn't as bad as I thought - I could feel her progress and that somehow diminished the pain. I just felt a little sting when she popped out even though I had a 3rd degree tear. Like a lot of the other answers, your experience will be unique to you and it is all worth it once you are holding your baby!
2006-09-17 20:07:08 · answer #5 · answered by subwife8176 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!!!! Labor hurts, giving birth hurts, but once your baby is born you'll feel a big relief and its all worth it. You'll soon forget about all the pain. Besides, giving birth is the easiest part of becoming a parent, believe me. So just relax and don't think about it to much.
Good luck!!!
2006-09-17 19:21:39 · answer #6 · answered by sandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The level of pain you feel depends on the individual, and what kind of birthing techniques you use.
But bottom line, yes, it hurts.
2006-09-17 18:24:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labour effects different people and depends what your pain level is. i went into labour 12 wks ago and lasted 8 hrs. i only had gas and air and didnt tear either.it just felt like p pains every 4 mins but stronger. Its the best thing ever! i would do it again tomorrow if my partner would let me.
2006-09-17 18:24:03 · answer #8 · answered by amanda s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very painful. I have never experienced anything even 1/2 of that pain. But, the second I looked at that beutiful baby, the pain was gone.
2006-09-17 18:30:32 · answer #9 · answered by #3ontheway! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try squeezing a thing the size of a watermelon through a size of a grapefruit and see if it doesn't hurt LOL
2006-09-17 18:52:34 · answer #10 · answered by Steelers Fan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋