nargisie :
Sorry! Another point to add, in regard to pain during childbirth, is our very attitude towards it! social attitudes towards pain, have instilled fear in many women and even young girls. Rather than fearing pain, women would be in much better positions, if they were educated on ways to cope with the pain, and even see a purpose for the pain. A key way in which labour progress is assessed, is the length, duration and frequency of pain. Every contraction has a purpose and a role in allowing the baby to descend! There is research around the role of fear, in determining birthing experiences and outcomes - I remember reasearching this for an assignment (so I apologise for the oversimplification! ) and I recall that the body releases stress hormones during labour (as a physiological response), however fear, and the resultant, persistent stress response can bring about the immoderate release of stress-related hormones, which will impact the release of oxytocin and endogenous endorphins, which can stall labour, make the process more painful, as well as impact a range of other physiological responses. Nevertheless, I preface again, the importance of education around childbirth, and in this case, especially regarding, both the pharmacological and non-pharmacological options available to women (as well as their benefits, side effects, etc.)
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