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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Zahna Eklund

'My partner demands I give birth without pain relief - I feel terrible for wanting it'

As people, we all have the ability to choose what we do with our bodies - whether that's cosmetic procedures, tattoos, piercings, or even just switching up our hairstyle.

But one woman on Mumsnet has been left feeling "stressed" after her partner told her he didn't want her to use any pain relief when she gives birth to their baby, even though that should be a choice that she makes for herself.

The mum-to-be explained she recently sat down with her midwife to put together her birth plan, and when she and her partner were being told about pain relief, they were informed that there's a chance the procedures could make the baby a bit sleepy or drowsy too.

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