I found that yes it did hurt....to a degree......but i cant remember it being overly painful. It depends on what u call pain?

I have low pain threshold.....but heres me now sayin it dont hurt as much as people make it out too....
I never felt the crowning much.... DD just wouldnt come out... so had vac extraction and she flew out then... so no burning sensation for me.

Pushing i enjoyed. I had gas but rarely used it so was in control most, if not all the time.

All the best for your labour