[Labor Maiden]

Pain is an expected part of labor for the majority of women, though thankfully these days due to the miracle of epidurals, we need not suffer as intensely as our ancestors.

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[Labor Maiden]

I used sterile water injections for my back labor... i didnt notice too large of a change... but the water of moving into a birthing tub really took the edge off. I appreciate all your suggestions. Every mom deserves to have as many options as possible.

[nicollynne]

I prefer having back labor. It is less painful. I have had back pain all of my life due to scoliosis and lumbar lordosis (also called swayback), so I have gotten used to back pain. So back labor is a breeze for me!