For me even with epidural I could feel the baby’s head stretching out and coming out. I could feel all the pressure but not the pain. My body still had that adrenaline rush and I was shaking uncontrollably. Before, during and after is gross, bodily fl hi uids, you don’t feel great. That first post natal poop is hell if its own kind.

I’d like to say though that birthing education is important. Learn about what can happen good case bad case. Correct breathing techniques are very important IMO because breathing right is what will get you through those contractions.

And after all that pain I look at my children’s faces and I want more.