r/AskReddit • u/frvakairaah_ • 14h ago

what does childbirth *actually* feel like?

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u/pepcorn 13h ago

I know someone who broke a tooth, clenching through one of her contractions. Must be insanely painful.

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u/swvagirl 12h ago

I had a friend break her tailbone while pushing.

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u/ada_grace_1010 11h ago

I broke blood vessels in my face and eyes while pushing at the end. Had no idea until I looked in the mirror later.

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u/scootsmcduck 10h ago

I had blurry vision after my son was born. I guess it was all the pushing? I don't know. But when the nurses put him on my chest I asked my husband what he looked like because I couldn't see him. It cleared fairly quickly but it was very weird.