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Yes, contractions can be intense,’ Noura continues. ‘But your bodies are designed to handle it. And what you must remember is, it’s a positive pain. I’m sure you’ll both agree?’ She looks over at Mum and Janice.POSITIVE?’ Janice looks up, horrified. ‘Ooh, no, dear. Mine was agony. 24 hours in the cruel summer heat. I wouldn’t wish it on any of you poor girls.’But there are natural methods you can use,’ Noura puts in quickly. ‘I’m sure you found that rocking and changing position helped with the contractions.I wouldn’t have said so,’ Mum says kindly.Or a warm bath?’ Noura suggets, smile tightening.A bath? Dear, when you’re gripped by agony and wanting to die, a bath doesn’t really help!’As I glance around the room I can see that all the girls’ faces have frozen. Most of the mens’ too.
