arimeh. And welcome pz!

I found contractions were fine, but I was scared during pushing and that made it hurt more. I found the more I could loose myself in the pain the better...so stomping feet and embracing it. Fear is a massive part if pain in labour I think because your concious brain is trying to rationalize it out for you...but there is no space for a concious brain in labour. It all has to be that primal space entirely of your body...

I too feel more fear I think having gone through labour. For me it was easier to trust when I had no idea... Itms?