Is having a baby really that painful?

@ProdigalSummer: whats a doula?

@ProdigalSummer: you mean the breathing techniques helps soothe and manage the pain?

@Kamawanai: someone who helps the mother before, during and after birth. They provide emotional and physical support but no medical care. I did everything from prenatal education to squeeze hips during birth to boiling water for birth tubs at home births to lactation support.

@WhosThatChocolateGirl: yes, that and things such as using a birthing tub, position changes and moving as much as possible and even self hypnosis.