I was born at 37 weeks, VB, no idea about pain relief.
Had to have three blood transfusions, touch and go apparently but "she's a little fighter" according to the nurses. Came out blue and was in a humidicrib and "your dad wasn't allowed to see you for two weeks." Mum is prone to exaggeration
No idea about BFing early on but know I was FF quite early.
Didn't like sleeping and apparently mum would take me to bed with her at midnight and I'd finally sleep then.