If you want to know what labor is really like, listen to what these new moms have to say about childbirth. ... There is pain and labor does hurt, but it was not as bad as television shows or family and friends made it out to be. To me, it felt like a menstrual pain that was more painful than normal but not excruciating. read more
For example, reality television shows about labor and birth are quick to highlight images of women in labor writhing in pain. However, there are things that women who have experienced both say can hurt more than giving birth. read more