Does it hurt more to birth a larger baby?

[Bathsheba]

In my experience; no. I've vaginally given birth to 3 babies: 7 pounds, 8 pounds, 9 pounds (in that order). All felt pretty much the same pain wise. I didn't tear with any. Had minimal pain relief, minimum dose pethidine mainly. All were considered long births but that's only according to the very time constricted hospital system. My 3rd baby came out with his arm up over his head... but like I said, all felt the same. Labour was hard for me... 2 were induced. The best pain relief is having caring people around you... stressed/annoyed hospital staff are the worst thing for making pain worse.... worse than a bigger baby IMO (in my opinion).