Mom Applies Lipstick During Labor to Distract from Pain

A viral video captured a Bengaluru-based engineer and content creator, Myra Sharma, applying lipstick while experiencing labor contractions. Sharma shared that her intention was to distract herself from the pain and avoid simply lying down as a patient.

She explained that this was her second pregnancy and she knew how to manage the labor process. Sharma further noted that labor pain comes in waves, providing moments to focus on other activities. She enjoys documenting her life and aims to look presentable even during challenging times.

Sharma, who has a high pain tolerance from past surgeries, stressed that pregnancy is not a disease. She encouraged people to understand that every woman's experience is unique and not every delivery journey has to look the same.

The video sparked discussions online, with many users commending Sharma's innovative approach to managing labor pain. Some shared their own experiences of using various methods, like getting nails done or working from home, to cope with labor.