What does birth smell like?

[Kato2]

I am so funny about smells so I'm taking josticks in or room spray! I hate the smell of hospitals!! X

 

[lola_90]

Oh great, another thing to worry about!

I will just ask them to open a window to make sure all smells escape and quickly as possible!

 

[XJessicaX]

Didnt smell bad! The room had just been cleaned when I went in so there was an odour of milton (typical hospital smell) and when my waters went it smelt sweet. There was a slight odour of blood but no way unpleasant.

To be quite honest, smell is the least of the worries when you are pushing a baby out of your vagina with crippling contractions! I think during pushing I shouted "I don't want to poo myself!" and that was the main thought at the time, but not once did I think "wow, I wish someone would Febreze the room"

 

[LisaL79]

I must say, even though I've had a few good laughs at this thread it has been really helpful.
Never even thought about what it could possibly smell like. I mean obviously it's gonna stink if you poop, but I'm sure we're not gonna care in the moment

 

[xSin]

Didnt smell bad! The room had just been cleaned when I went in so there was an odour of milton (typical hospital smell) and when my waters went it smelt sweet. There was a slight odour of blood but no way unpleasant.

To be quite honest, smell is the least of the worries when you are pushing a baby out of your vagina with crippling contractions! I think during pushing I shouted "I don't want to poo myself!" and that was the main thought at the time, but not once did I think "wow, I wish someone would Febreze the room"

OMG!

I just about choked I just laughed so hard at that... bless!

ROFLMFAO

 

[arj]

Nope, that's the 1st I've heard! I think if birth really did smell in a normal situation, then everyone would know about it.

It could have been a fast labor and she didn't get time for a shower.. Or a little poop or something. I definitely didnt smell in labor! Most places offer water as pain relief, should keep things smelling fresh. Not like people are gonna get in there sniffing...

 

[RoxyRoo]

I never noticed a smell when I gave birth and my hubby said he didn't either. Maybe she'd poo'd or farted when pushing, it's easy done!

 

[ravenmel]

pmsl the last thing you'll be thinking of is the smell? With contractions and ring of fire it could smell like cat pee and you won't care.

 

[ann89]

I remember when I had my dd it didnt smell while I was having her but once the placenta came it.. That DEF. had a distinct smell.