Childbirth shouldn’t hurt. The word “hurt” implies that something is injured…

Childbirth shouldn’t hurt. The word “hurt” implies that something is injured, damaged, broken, or malfunctioning. Think of the intense sensations you may feel during a deep-tissue massage or yoga class, rock-climbing, running long distances, or during a normal healthy childbirth; because nothing is being injured, damaged or broken, any sensations of pain you may feel can be very positive and productive.