Will I have a bowel movement during labor?

Yes - It can actually happen if your bowel is full, since the rectum is beneath the uterus, and when you push during labor, you put pressure on that particular area.

But at this stage of your delivery, we ask you not to worry about pooping and focus more on your baby; people around you are there to support and help you and won’t even think of judging you!!

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