Mothers report different experiences regarding whether contractions or pushing hurt worse, as both stages present unique challenges. Contractions are often described as deeply exhausting, waves of intense cramping and pressure that build steadily over many hours, making them mentally grueling. Pushing, while physically demanding and painful due to stretching and tearing sensations, often brings a sense of relief because the mother is actively participating in moving the baby toward delivery, giving a purposeful direction to the intense physical effort.
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