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How Does It Feel to Give Birth? 4 Women Share Their Experience

Women describe their contractions, what getting an epidural was like, and some of their anxieties during labor.

Lauren Smith, MAMera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on October 25, 2024
Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP | October 25, 2024

Every childbirth experience is a little different. Still, it can be helpful to hear others’ stories so you have an idea of what to expect. In this video, four women who have given birth share what their experiences were like.

References

Avila Hernandez, A. N., et al. (2024). Epidural anesthesia. StatPearls.

Desai, N. M., et al. (2023). Vaginal delivery. StatPearls.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

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