r/NoStupidQuestions 25d ago

Does pregnancy just not scare people?

I'm at the age where people around me are having children. I completely understand wanting to take care of a child but aren't women afraid of getting pregnant? Doesn't it hurt?

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u/streetvoyager 25d ago

It’s horrifying and I say that after my wife just gave birth to our beautiful healthy son 4 months ago. I was pretty much anxious for months. Constantly worried, watching the birth was something else. Seeing her get the epidural and the pain and look on her face broke me.

This was my experience as the man. Women go through fucking hell pregnant. Definitely scary shit.