Do you really poop on the delivery table?

[XJessicaX]

1st baby I was told to push, I had no urge to (she was back to back) and yup, I pooped! Honestly didnt give a flying fuck! I had enough of the whole experience and just wanted it to end!
2nd baby I had a clear out on the loo (pooping mid contraction SUCKS) and whilst 'pushing' (my body was involuntarily heaving my baby out) and I kept asking if I was pooping and was assured that I hadnt.

 

[Larkspur]

I have no idea if I did or not, but probably!

As a previous poster said, even if you do, you Will. Not. Care. There is so much going on that whether a bit of poo is making an appearance will seem completely irrelevant compared to just getting the damn baby out!

 

[OnyxSnowfall]

During my first delivery, I defecated all over a pad that was put underneath me ( intended to catch any such occurrence ). It was removed and cleaned up immediately ( in less than 15 seconds ) and I was far too immersed in the delivery taking place out of the other hole to care. The thought had mortified me prior to the reality though.

I didn't have a bowel movement during my second delivery. But it really isn't as bad as it may seem.

 

[CosplayMummy]

I really hope I don't. Me and my partner already have an agreement that if it does happen, we're just never going to speak about it. Not even jokingly.
I've opened up a lot during pregnancy about bodily functions and how things feel and look, but that if one thing I won't be talking about!

 

[CatAndCo]

Most women do! I was so worried about pooping over the midwife, but when it happens there is nothing you can do about it and they just clean it up and keep on going. It's nothing to be embarrassed about, there use to it

 

[sue_88]

I did.

I hadn't pooped in 24 hours and was probably very backed up (I'm a regular girl!!) and I had back to back labour and butt pressure so was pooping even before I was pushing.

Didn't care though, I was laughing about it LOL

 

[Perplexed]

I think I don't want DH in the delivery room with me for this reason alone!!!

 

[brandonsgirl]

I'm even more worried about pooping now and this is my second pregnancy.

I didn't with my first, but after having him i suffered with ibs. Now i'm petrified that i will poop during labor or delivery. Like i have this terrible thought that i will just poop over everyone and it wont be solid seriously, how terrifying would that be! I know in my head i am sure im exaggerating. But still, CRINGE!

 

[OnyxSnowfall]

I'm even more worried about pooping now and this is my second pregnancy.

I didn't with my first, but after having him i suffered with ibs. Now i'm petrified that i will poop during labor or delivery. Like i have this terrible thought that i will just poop over everyone and it wont be solid seriously, how terrifying would that be! I know in my head i am sure im exaggerating. But still, CRINGE!

Haha, well, if that does happen, at least others can share in the sorrows of labor --- heyyyy, they'd still be getting off easier than you'll be

 

[brandonsgirl]

I shall pretend I didnt hear that! It does not happen, it does not happen

 

[Jonesy25]

I pooped lol...I said to my OH 'oops i think i pooed' and he said yeah u have and changed the matt i had underneath me

 

[brandonsgirl]

To be fair, I think I would be more worried about OH seeing me poop then the MW. They see it all the time and know how to deal with it discreetly. My OH however should NEVER see me poop! lol. The delivery mw I wont necessarily need to see again, my OH on the other hand I would see all the time.

I do remember with my son though during most the later stages of labor I was telling everyone 'i'm going to poop on you ' Coz it felt like I had to so much lol

 

[dan-o]

If I did it was only a nugget lol

 

[tinkerbelle93]

I worried about this sooo much when I was pregnant but it's so likely you won't know, I have no idea whether I did or not and OH claims he didn't have a clear enough view to know either (emergency forceps delivery in theatre). At the time you won't care. Also, I've been told that although most women do it's not actually like when you go to the toilet.. it's usually just a really small tiny amount that can be dabbed away and not noticed. xx

 

[monkee12]

I did with my first x

 

[J22]

I didn't, but honesty, it wouldn't have bothered me if I had! You're so immersed in the whole labour by that point, and you've been seen "down below" by that many people at that point, you really couldn't care less! Half way through pushing I realised I was actually completely naked and I didn't give two hoots! Even after labour when you're bleeding and the gyno comes to check you out it doesn't matter...it's all part and parcel of giving birth and they see it every day x

 

[ilovemyhubby]

yes. probably will.. and nobody will care.. my hubby said he didnt notice.. but i asked my midwife and she told me i did... i did fart right in the OBs face too.. and than apologized and laughed really hard at her about it... so if i was you i wouldnt worry about it...theres lots of mess and fluid and whatnot going on and usually the nurses scoop it away before anyone even notices...

 

[brandonsgirl]

now I have to worry about farting too?! Oh the glamorous parts of labor

 

[ilovemyhubby]

oh it was hilarious... the highlight of my labor really...you will be in so much pain that seriously. it wont matter.
just wait till a few weeks later and your husband is helping you apply hemmeroid cream =) good times...

 

[Aphrodite]

I did with both but didnt even know Id done it! DH kindly told me lol. Trust me this is the last thing youll be bothered about when your in labour!