There's no denying childbirth can be painful. If you're wondering what it might feel like, we rounded up some experiences that might seem comparable to some people. Medically reviewed by Sara Twogood, ...

Something occurred to me recently that I’d never thought of before: porcupine birth. Yeah. Ouch, right? Covered head to tail in sharp quills—that’s gotta pose a serious problem in the delivery room.

Birth trauma can affect emotional recovery long after delivery ends. Feeling disconnected after childbirth is often a trauma ...