A 38-year-old member asked:
I am 21 and having a natural home birth. what does crowning feel like?
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Dr. Thomas Rineyanswered
Pediatrics 39 years experience
Don't : Would reccommend against this as occasionally immediate intervention is needed by an md.
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Dr. Janelle Ferber-Stumpfanswered
Dentistry 40 years experience
Ouch: Speaking from personal experience, i would say there is great pressure, and pain. There may be some tearing of the tissues. It is not comfortable. I also want to add, you are about to meet the love of your life! good luck.
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Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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