A pregnant woman states, “I just know labor will be so painf…

A pregnant woman states, “I just know labor will be so painful that I won’t be able to stand it. I know it sounds awful, but I really dread going into labor.” The nurse responds by stating, “Oh, don’t worry about labor so much. I have been through it and although it is painful there are many good medications to decrease the pain.” Which statement is true regarding this response?