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Bengaluru Engineer Shares How Lipstick Helped Her Distract During Labor

By TOI Lifestyle Desk

Myra Sharma, an engineer and content creator based in Bengaluru and Patna, posted a video on Instagram showing herself applying lipstick while experiencing labor contractions. She explained that the activity was a personal coping mechanism to distract herself from the discomfort rather than a statement that childbirth was easy. In the caption she wrote, “Because instead of screaming or just lying down like a patient, I wanted to distract myself and divert my mind.”

Sharma noted that this was her second pregnancy and that she had already gone through childbirth before. She said she understood what was happening and knew what worked for her. She added that labor pain comes and goes in waves, giving women moments between contractions. “My pregnancy era ends here, forever. In this phase of life, I wanted to enjoy every bit of it,” she wrote.

She also mentioned that she has undergone multiple surgeries in the past and believes she has a high pain tolerance. She cautioned that every woman’s experience is different and that no two deliveries are the same.

The post sparked comments from other users who shared their own ways of staying comfortable during labor, such as applying nail polish or working from home. Some praised Sharma’s confidence, while others urged people not to judge her personal choices.

In her final remarks, Sharma encouraged women to make choices that feel right to them and reminded viewers that not every experience has to look the same. She concluded, “If you can’t say anything nice, please remember that not every experience has to look the same. And yes, you are absolutely free to judge me in the comment section.”