They say it does, but I know plenty of overweight out of shape women who had much easier labors than I did with my first. That being said, just because I am thin does not mean I am shape.
I gained a lot of fat while pregnant. Everyone was always saying “you’re all belly!” but after I gave birth, the size of my arms and legs told the truth. I’ve talked to other mothers about this, and the illusion that we only have large bellies but then we give birth and we’re big all over. That stomach makes everything look small in comparison lol
I think I’m in much better shape this time around. I exercise quite often, and don’t eat 24/7 (even though I want to.)
I think how you take care of yourself during pregnancy has a lot to do with the labor, and I’m hoping since I’m not being lazy this time around (not by choice…I have a toddler to care for) that it’ll help the labor not be so long, or so painful.