I actually said «cheese» for a picture when I had a break between contractions. (romper.com)
I felt out of control and unable to go on if I was disconnected from him for a contraction, and luckily that was very rare, because our arms and eyes were locked and he whispered positive affirmations of my beauty and strength as a broke between contractions and braced himself for my open, groaning mouth and face buried in his chest through each overwhelming vibration. (thenurturingrootohio.com)
I thought you got a break between contractions. (romper.com)