A good thing to keep in mind in regards to labour pain, is to know (and remind yourself) that you are not in pain the whole time. The pain comes and goes- in fact, based on the average length and frequency of contractions, you will only be in active pain 7,7% of the labour (Milli Hill, The Positive Birth Book). And remember that birth is not a competition- if you cannot cope, then opt for pain relief.
A good thing to keep in mind in regards to labour pain, is to know (and remind yourself) that you are not in pain the whole time. The pain comes and goes- in fact, based on the average length and frequency of contractions, you will only be in active pain 7,7% of the labour (Milli Hill, The Positive Birth Book).
And remember that birth is not a competition- if you cannot cope, then opt for pain relief.