I can't remember the details. It was painful but it was not the excruciating type of pain. It's more like suffering (like severe menses cramps?) and hard work. Abdominal pain with the contractions was the main thing but yes, discomfort here and there below, back and sides. Probably due to the...
To add, there are also disposable sanitary panties (e.g. Kotex Overnight Panties, like pull-up diapers for menses). They will be useful if you need to go downstairs for errands.
It's one of the scary things we hear from our friends, teachers, parents, sisters, etc. as we grow up. This is what I believe...
For the first baby, most women are cut unless your gynae practices otherwise. Even for the subsequent babies, many gynaes still believe that the scar is a weakness...