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[quote=Anonymous]I did not find contractions to be very painful. I was in easy labor for about 24 hours. During the time i hung out at home, went to the mall, took naps, and ate lunch. My midwives kept telling me to stay home because I didn't seem to be having a hard time, but i guess i was 8cm at that point. I did not find transition to be that painful, but I was in the hotub and it happened very quickly (under an hour).

I don't think pushing was painful but my body took over and I had no ability to not push. I don't think the ring of fire was that bad. i remember thinking it was weird that I could feel his round head pushing out..it was just a very strange feeling. It did sting a bit when he crowned but nothing too bad. He came out with both hands by his head and i tore, but i didn't know it at the time.

i think having a planned unmedicated birth probably hurts less than a unplanned unmedicated birth just because you are prepared and in the "right" frame of mind. But who knows. I think in the end it is all just luck. [/quote]

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