3 Reasons Labour Pain Feels Different for Every Woman

1) Baby’s position affects pain. When the baby is “sunny side up” and presses on your spine, you get back labour. This feels like a constant ache between contractions. 2) The fear-tension-pain cycle matters. Stress and adrenaline tighten muscles and slow oxytocin. A calm setting, a trusted birth partner, dim lights or warm water can help your body release endorphins—your natural pain-relief. 3) Labour pain has a purpose. Each contraction works to open the birth canal and move the baby down. That’s why the pain usually ends as soon as your baby is born—the job is done.

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