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Lauren @ Birth Positive

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9/10 Moms say *this* about labor

Dear Reader, When I ask students in my class the first word that comes to mind when they think of labor, 9 times out of 10 they say "pain." I'm not surprised! We grow up in a culture that constantly tells us how painful labor is. For example: "More painful than childbirth" is a saying used to describe an intensely painful experience. You might have even been told "don't be a martyr" if you're even considering pushing off or avoiding an epidural in your labor. Movie scenes of birth show up...

Dear Reader If you’ve ever thought: I have a low pain tolerance, I could never get through labor. I have a secret for you.. Your pain tolerance is irrelevant. What?! You mean I don't need a high pain tolerance to be able to get through labor? Correct. Let’s talk about it. First: what does “pain tolerance” even mean? Usually people apply this idea of a low pain tolerance to stubbing your toe, getting dental work, banging your elbow. You assess how much it bothers you. Are you screaming, or are...