RIEKA POV

Two hour of agonizing torture, those are the only words I can use to describe this experience.

This pain can be felt as strong cramping in my abdomen, groin, and back, as well as there is an achy feeling in my stomach.

I experience pains in my sides and thighs as well.

The contractions tend to become longer, stronger and more frequent as the labour progresses.

I experience pressure in my lower back and rectum, and I feel an urge to push.

" Ralph, take me to the hospital now" I command in tears as I pace back and forth in an effort to release some of the...