This is a question for those affected by chronic pain/illness/condition. Just wondering if you think your experience of coping with your condition assisted you when it came to birthing your bub?

I know that i can read my body fairly well, i know many ways of relieving pain, and also of coping with pain when it can't be avoided. I can pace myself, i can allow the pain through, i can filter it, i know not to fight it but work with it....

Did you find that your prior experiences assisted you in mentally preparing and birthing your bub OR is birth such a different experience that your prior knowledge (due to the chronic condition) really had no impact?

Would love to hear your thoughts,

thanks,

Kate