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[quote=Anonymous]You'll probably get a ton of replies telling you everything from excruciating to no-so-bad-at-all.  And they're all right.

There's no way you can compare childbirth pain to pain from an accident or disease.  I think in large part because the mental part of childbirth pain is so different.  You know that when you're in labor your body is working the way it's supposed to (most of the time) to get your baby out.  Nothing is broken or technically wrong.  Sometimes, it's helpful to have someone remind you of that.

Of course, there are times, like with the birth of your first child, when the pain is exacerbated by the position of the baby.  In cases like that, being mobile and giving the baby the best chance to get in a better position is the best thing you can do.  In cases when that doesn't help, or work, then I think epidurals can be just the right thing to make it through labor.

Good luck and I hope you find some comfort in the responses that will follow.  Just remember-- everyone has a different perspective on pain and the only one that really matters is yours.[/quote]

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