Yes, there are special circumstances (induced
labor, for instance, is nothing like normal
labor — but again, the mismanagement of
labor often causes way more inductions that should be necessary), but for the most part, women who have the
right kind of support and preparation would find that
labor CAN BE a tremendously
strengthening and spiritual experience.
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