I had labor induction and a c-section so I don't really know what it feels like to give birth vaginally. My contractions were like really bad stomach cramps...They got so bad that I got sick so they gave me some medication (stadol) to help the pain. I also had really bad pressure like someone was sitting on my stomach. After about 36 hours of labor they did a c-section. That was more painful than labor. Of course it doesn't hurt while they are doing it but afterward it was terrible.

I've heard that giving birth naturally can be painful but very rewarding and we you see that sweet little babies face all the pain just disappears :)


i'm not trying to scare you...This is *my* story and everyone is different. I've heard of people giving birth within hours of their first contraction and didn't have terrible pain.

Are you going to have an epidural? Some people say those are wonderful.

Once again..Not trying to scare you...That's just my story...Hope you have an easy birth :)

I don't know yet... But use of epidural can also be life threatening... One of my friend also said she had a quick and easy labor because she always exercise during her pregnancy... Does it really help?

I have heard that exercising during pregnancy can help make giving birth a lot easier. I don't know for sure but I have also heard the same thing.

Hey pink butterfly,
dont be scared of labor, im not scared at all! :p
just remember if it were that bad then women wouldn't keep doing it.

You see i've had cancer twice before and I nearly died during that time, so just remember you could be so much worse off!

And as someone said on this forum once, its like pushing out a big poo, you struggle and struggle, then feel a huge feeling of relief once its out :p

hope this helps haha

Hi I had my baby ( number 3) 12 days ago....... And yes it hurts...... It hurts like hell........ But you get through it........ Your body is designed to do it....... I screamed like a mad woman and begged for any thing that would stop the pain, but it was over b4 I knew it and to be honest with you I cant really remember just how painful it all was.......... There are heaps of pain releif options nowdays and no matter what you try to imagine you will not know how it feels untill you are going through it so stop stressing about it and enjoy athe rest of your pregnancy!!!!!! Good luck sweety

Thanks for all the replies... =)

i just hope it won't be that painful.. Lol..

Exactly how long does it take to have a baby?

Every one is different...... A normal first labor is about 12 hours...... 1 hour for every cm and then 2 hours for pushing......... But my first baby was 3 hours from start to finish ( and I wasn't induced) my friends first was 20 hours........ It all depends on your body. Inductions generally take a shorter amount of time.

I was in labour for 36 1/2 hours before finally having a c-section! The labour hurt near the end cause I was fully dilated for 4 hours and for the last 2 the epidural machine had broken down and they couldn't replace the needle in the machine!!!!

I won't have my first baby 'til like february but I heard that every birth is different and to not listen to peoples birth stories because they may scare you. But good luck and know that they have stuff to ease the pain so you don't feel it so bad.

Not to scare anyone but labour hurts lol! I was in severe back labour for 5 days before I got an epideral (cant spell lol). But I still felt the pain. It was a weird sensation. Honestly I wouldn't recommend getting an epideral, because there are too many risks (i got back problems from it). But all in all the end result is what counts...Your beautiful baby!! Im shaking in my boots now cuz when I get preggers with my hubby I have to get a c-section, and those sound scary lol.

My mom and grandmas always tell me it's the worse pain but it's easy to forget because once you see your baby you're too excited and forget about it. Don't worry i'm a bit scared too but we'll get thru it. We won't be the first and definitely won't be the last. Best of luck and don't stress!

I had a 27.5 hour labor. They didnt induce me but they put me on the drip to speed it up twice. They would put me on it then take me off when I got started then took me off and then put me on again!! It hurts soooooo bad! The contractions hurt the most.I did not have any drugs, and I only pushed for less then 12 minutes. My daughter was 6.14oz. And 20 inches long. It hurts being stiched up and its uncomfortable for about four to six weeks after having a baby where the stiches are. As soon as you push the baby out you feel such a relief! Let me tell you! Gosh! You feel so much better. Then you see your baby and its all worth it. It does hurt im not gonna lie,but its totally worth it when your done. The only thing that sucks is the stiches! :) hope that helps

Just to make you feel better I was 12 lbs 8ounces when I was born and my mom had a vaginal birth. My mom also never has a baby under 10 lbs and she had 4 kids (she was also diagnosted with dibeties in her 30's so no worries to the pregnant women out there)my mom and sister swear by epidurals so im confused as to why you all say not to get one?? I know it makes you numb from the the waist down and it is difficult to push but I know with how big I was as a baby and how big my husband was, there is no way I am not getting one.

**sorry for the horrible spelling**

My mom had 2 c-sections and almost died giving birth to me and my brother cause she has bad asthma. My friend is 17 and she gave birth at 16 she said it hurt but its nothing you cant deal with. She also said its nothing compared to rasing the baby..

My labour was pretty easy. I was in labour for 4 hours and didnt get the epidural. I pushed for 8 minutes. But my doc said mine was easy also cuz I did a lot of walking in the end. Another good thin when u go into labour is, to expect the worst. It sounds dumb I know but I thought all these bad things were gonna happen and I think thats what made my labour go so eays, and I was paranoid about labour! Just try to educate yourself as much as u can about it and it will be easier for u!

My mom says labour pains are like someone taking a rolling pin from the top of your tummy all the way down to the bottom and it hurts but once it moves down the spot it was just at doesn't hurt anymore and then it goes away (and obviously comes back in a few mins) and she says once you have the baby the contractions are gone and no more pain (if your vagina hurts frum popping a baby out, I have no clue, but I imagine it would, especially if you tore anything...But I imagine you don't really notice it!)

hope that helped.

I was in labor for 22 hours. They induced me it was painful. I had to have a c-section. It hurt but its all worth it I look at my daughter and think what I went through was a small price to pay. Once you have your baby you will be to occupied to think about it. I was in the hosp for 8 days and whenever I felt pain or what not my mom would say here have a dose of this medicine and would hand me my beautiful baby and you know what its the fastest pain relief perscribed holding that baby!!!

All labour stories are scary so try not to think about that its going to be okay woman do this everyday I think it just shows how much stronger we are than men, lol lol lol!!!

Contractions are rough just remember to breath and think try and have a focus pont something to focus on and look at it while breathing you will get through them dont worry hun think about your baby. Its actually a small price to pay for what you get.

I give birth in feb. And i'm so scared of the epidural needle, im going to get one but I was also looking through birth stories on the net, and they said they dont give enemas anymore, this lady was talking about how she caca all over her bed.

I was like omg. :oops: