Painful periods are a clue to what giving birth will be like reveals study

[Guest Nicole]

• Doctor revealed the level of discomfort you feel from periods can tell you what to expect from child birth
• Dr Dasha Fielder says initial stages of labour are very similar to periods 
• The pain of period and childbirth both originate from the cervix opening
• As with going into labour, menstruating also involves contractions

 

Most women experience period pain at some point in their lives.

For some, that 'time of the month' causes little or no discomfort, while for others it can be excruciating. 

Most of us dismiss period pain as just 'one of those things' and get on with it.

However, it seems the level of discomfort you feel can be a warning sign of what level of pain to expect from child birth. 

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4469006/Painful-periods-CLUE-labour-like.html#ixzz4gG4aid2i 
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