Childbirth pain is an expected symptom of labour and varies in severity. The onset of labour is denoted by rhythmic and forceful contraction of the uterus. There are two stages of labour, the first and the second stage. Pain during the first stage labour is generally felt in the lower abdomen, groins and lower lumbar and sacral regions. This results from the dilatation of cervix and the lower segment of uterine followed by distension the uterine body. On the other hand, the second stage of labour is associated with the lower back and anorectal pain, which are due to the contraction of uterus and pressure on the pelvic floor.
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