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How will I know if I'll be able to handle pain during labor?

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How will I know if I'll be able to handle pain during labor?

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Some moms-to-be assume they won't be able to handle the pain of childbirth. Nurse midwife Paula Greer, CNM, discusses alternatives for dealing with labor pain worth knowing about before the first contraction.

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