| Ummmmm contractions are like the worst menstrual cramps ever. But worse. I have to say I was induced and it apparently brings contractions on faster and stronger than natural labour though.
Back labour is the most pain I've ever felt in my life, but my baby was back to back with me,
Can't speak for crowning etc because I ended up with a c-section,
but the scar from a c-section hurts a long time to get up out of bed, stand up from sitting, lift, etc. The operation itself, obviously you feel no pain, but it is uncomfortable. I was suprised at how thin the operating table was, I was afraid of falling off (I'm a petite person too!) and you feel a lot of pushing/pulling while they are moving things around and trying to get the baby out. | 
