-What did your contractions feel like? How did you know you were in labour?

My water broke and shortly after the pain was so unbearable i couldn't really walk to the car. squeezing my husbands hand didn't give me any relief. It's an annoying pain.


-Were you very frightened? I am not sure. i was just concerned with how the baby was doing and my goal was to deliver her.

-How much pain am I looking at here?It's annoying but you can get through it.

-Does the epidural hurt itself going in? Does it actually help?It hurt a lot for me, it's a sharp shooting pain up the spine. Yes it helps. they shut mine off though so i felt the whole pushing and deliver part.

-Is there a possibility if I spiral into an anxiety attack that they will have meds to help out?

I started to have a little one and they offered me a breathing mask. You will just need to relax.

-When the baby is actually coming out, I have heard it BURNS very badly. Is this true?

For me i felt relief everytime her head would come out further and further until she finally came out. You don't really pay attention to the pain. i was screaming and pushing. Just staying focused on getting her out.

-Does the tearing that can happen hurt alot? Do the stitches hurt alot?

You don't feel the stitched going in. after the birth it hurts to walk because your vagina feels like their was a war going on down their. they give you pads that are also ice packs and spray to spray onto yourself. they both feel wonderful down their.

And, more embarassing

-What do they do about pooping and peeing while pushing? anything?

They would clean it up. they put a catheder in for the pee and normally you won't poop on the table.

Also any random tips on how to not be afraid and get through it.

i was freaking out about it at first and was really scared but once you go into labor you get into game time, i guess. You have a goal and you want to get in done and you do. i was vomiting throughout my labor and i was having contractions every three minutes. I was in labor for 12 hours. Go in, lay down, try to relax if at all possible. Go with the flow. Stay in tuned with your body and the baby. I believe that the pain is worth it and you get the most beautiful thing when it is all done with.