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I really hope for natural birth. can you tell me what is more painful, labor contractions or when head emerges? could you advise how 2 prepare 4 pain?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Both hurt : Everyone experiences pain differently do it's not possible to say which is worse.

Answered 9/2/2014

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A member asked:

I really hope for natural birth. can you tell me what is more painful, labor contractions or when head emerges? could you advise how 2 prepare 4 pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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