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		killface on Oct 14, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: What it feels like to swim in sub-zero waters If you take a parenting class, this exercise is often used with both partners to learn how to deal with pain/discomfort naturally. My wife could keep her hand in there for a few minutes. I was done after 30 seconds, if that.

saganus on Oct 14, 2019 [–]

Interesting. Can you explain a bit more what the excersie is done? i.e., each person puts their hand in ice qater... then what?

What's the explanation/link to dealing with pain? I mean, in terms of parenting.

MFLoon on Oct 15, 2019 | [–]

I presume it's about preparing for the pain of the actual birthing process.

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