Truth about pain?

Question

My mom is upset that I'll be getting an epidural. But I don't want to feel anything.

I mean can handle period cramps and Braxton hicks. However what hurts more than that is drinking milk! I'm 100% lactose intolerant and have the WORST cramps when I drink milk. To the point where I can almost pass out from the painful stomach cramps.

What do labor pains REALLY feel like. If they are anything like period cramps or BH I think I'll be good, right?

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Your mom had her turn. Now it's yours. You're the one having this baby so it's your decision. 
Can't tell you what it feels like as I've had c sections. But if you want an epidural, get one! Do not let your mother or anyone else bully you into not getting one.

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It's rolling from side to side while crying like cramps. My mom didn't.like the idea I was getting an epidural cuz of the risks but when she saw how easy pushing my baby out was for me she was like "why didn't I ever get an epidural?"

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I have yet to know what labor pains feel like. I'm due Friday! But as much as I would love to go natural, anyone would I'm sure if it were easy, I'm totally planning to get the epidural. Don't let anyone make you feel bad for not wanting to go through pain if you don't have to! That is just completely ridiculous of her, seriously that's terrible she's upset over how you will be dealing with the pain that only you will be going through 😳

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I have always ended up on pitocin with my labors, which make the contractions a lot closer, longer and stronger. If you are going to have pitocin at all then GET the epidural! I had my 3rd natural while on pitocin and I would never wish that pain on my worst enemy. I felt like I was losing my mind. Worst pain I have ever had and I am pretty high pain tolerance. The contractions are way worse than the pain of actually pushing the baby out. That's not that bad. So I can't say what the final phase of labor is with contractions not brought on by pitocin, but I think you are smart to plan for an epidural. In my mind you only have a chance of Not having an epidural if you either are Very committed and prepared to go without one, or you have no option. Lol. But when you feel that pain and someone offers an epidural to take it away you won't want to say no. Period cramps and Braxton hicks are nothing compared to the real deal!

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Labor pains are different for everyone, but for me it was the worst pain I have ever had!!! I don't tolerate pain well at all though! No shame in getting an epidural. At the end of the day it's your experience and you have to do what feels best for you!

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It hurts, point blank period. The pain was so bad for me with my first born. I told my husband to never have sex with me again. I begged him not to. lol!  I can remember telling him like it was yesterday . This was 18 yrs ago. With my second I knew it was going to be painful so I had prepared my self mentally. I did get to about 6- 7 cm with no meds but ended with a csection. This time around I have no idea what I'm going to do. This baby is having me in all kinds of pain and im not even in labor yet. 🙄

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True labor contractions are not like menstrual cramps or BH! They hurt like hell.

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I just delivered my first baby last week Friday naturally. It was the WORST, most INTENSE, pain I've ever felt in my life! The epidural didn't work. The contractions feel like the worst period cramps X 1000!! And you feel like you have to poop! 🙈 I labored for 24 hours and pushed for 2. It was a traumatizing experience. I cried, screamed, passed out, threw up, you name it.. But I never gave up! Once he was here, it was a great release of pressure. If you can get an epidural (that works), get it!!! Keep your options open. 💞

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