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First of all, I want to say that I admire all nurses and hope that I can someday join the league of nurses out there. I have a question about childbirth, not medical advice, just curiosity. I am due to have a baby in July and I've been reading the Ob/Gyn posts trying to get a handle of what to expect when I give birth and some of them are funny and some are scary. My question is, how painful is the whole experience, really? I've talked to some friends/co-workers and they told me that if you get an epidural/pain med. it's really not bad, one girl said she was laughing and joking while she gave birth. I'm scared to death, this is my first child. Can you L&D nurses give me some of your personal insight on this? Is it really as horrible as it seems? I appreciate any advice.

Thanks

Specializes in Case Mgmt; Mat/Child, Critical Care.

Bottom line...educate yourself....get a "What to expect when you're expecting book" and take Prepared Childbirth classes. Labor does hurt, I've had 4 and am an L&D RN. Everyone's experience is different, but the key is knowledge and being prepared. After educating yourself, decide what you're most comfortable with and remember, you always have options!

Good luck!

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I know you asked to hear from L&D nurses, but I am sure you are aware that not every L&D nurse has had a baby, so how can they answer your question?

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Bah!

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