Why Is There Pain in Labor? A Story from the Beginning
Why Does Labor Hurt? A Tale as Old as Time
Ever wonder why labor is so painful? Some trace it back to the biblical story of Eve in the Garden of Eden. After eating the forbidden fruit, Eve was told she would bear children in pain as part of her punishment. While science explains labor pain as the result of contractions and hormones, this ancient story reminds us of humanity’s long journey through childbirth—a mix of strength, struggle, and triumph.