The Birthful Podcast: Episode #132 Summary: Pain is not the same as suffering The 4 components to pain Activating the neurophysiology of pain How medical interventions can increase pain Gate Control Theory Fear-Tension-Pain cycle Making birth pleasant Changing the signal Avoiding medicalizing emotions Working with your partner-polarity to strengthen intimacy Postpartum benefits to involving your … Continue reading Working with Childbirth Pain, with Julie Bonapace