How painful was your vaginal delivery without being induced?

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How painful was your delivery (not including induction) just going into labor on your own? I was induced last time and I know the pain because your body isn't always ready and the meds force you to start labor. I'm Curious if it's harder or easier. I am also thinking about not getting an epidural so if anyone has tips or stories they would like to share I would love to hear!

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I had an all natural birth, no meds, nothing.

I would say, yes contractions are really painful, but the pushing was the worst part for me. I labored for 29 hours, dilating wasn't too bad until about 9cm. Pain was about 8, pushing 10 for sure

But once his head was out, oh my fucking god, was it a relief.

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I did vaginal with no pain meds. I recommend to every girl I meet to try to labor at home, that helped me so much. I labored for 24 hours at home, yoga ball, squat through the contractions, and then rested. I went to the hospital at 3:30am. And by 6:57am my daughter was born. I got to the hospital at 8 cm dilated. when you get ready to push, hold the bottoms of your thighs, and put your chin to your chest and push like your pooping. Push really really hard, and remember to focus completely on your breathing in between pushes. I was talking through my labor and pushes. At one point my doctor looked at me and said my daughters head was out and I told her I wanted to take a nap. 😂😂 also, ask your doctor to use mineral oil! I didn't tear at all when I delivered since my doctor used mineral oil on me. :) good luck!

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I had my first child vaginally no epidural.. Tbh I think the worst part for me was the fact that everyone kept trying to talk to me every damn time I had a contraction... This time I plan on having headphones in and blocking everyone out unless there's a reason.. I stayed focused I didn't answer questions or respond to what anyone else was doing... The pain got intense at times put when you start to push it's a sense of release like I'm almost there and then you have the most amazing indescribable moment when your baby is out and you see him/her that seriously the pain and labor leaves your mind even if just for a moment

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My first daughter i went into labor on my own. No epidural and i pushed about 3-4 times and she was out. They had to pop my water though
My second i was induced because my water was leaking and i was 4cm. Once i got to 7 i wanted the epidural so bad but my mom and So knew i didnt want it and it was to late to get it
I did both natural no tear 
Our bodies are ment to do it natural 
Make sure you tell them you want the oil though it helps to tear less

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Was in active labor for 37 hours. Couldn't feel contractions through pushing, so I literally fell asleep while pushing. The doctor turned to my husband (shocked) asking "Is she sleeping????" Lol!!

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With my son my labor was over 38 hrs he was born Vaginally with no meds or epi! They had to cut me because in the middle of pushing he got stuck!! I pushed for 2 1/2hrs So let's just say my pain number is way for tham 10 Lol
With my daughter my Pain level was probably at a 10. She was born Vaginally but after 6 1/2 hrs I opt out for the epi. I pushed for 20 min didn't rip or need to be cut!
So each pregnancy was different.

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