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Pain in general is subjective and hard to measure

By Marley Henry · 15 February 2023
Labour & BirthBirth Preparation & Hypnobirthing
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Pain in general is subjective and hard to measure. There are several factors which can affect your perception of pain however.

If you have given birth multiple times, you may find differences between them all in terms of intensity and coping strategies.

Remember, no two labours and births are the same. Your birth is your birth!

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