Having a baby and pooping out

It is normal to have a bowel movement during childbirth, which usually occurs during normal delivery and requires no special treatment. When the uterus is fully opened during labor, the fetal head will reach the vaginal opening and press the rectum reflexively causing defecation, plus the uterus gradually increases in size in the second trimester and the pregnant woman’s activity decreases, easily causing stool to accumulate in the intestinal canal, and the abdominal pressure generated during labor will also stimulate defecation. This is a normal phenomenon, do not have a psychological burden, the medical staff will handle the stool in time. You can prevent bowel movements during childbirth through enemas and changes in lifestyle habits. 1. enemas: when the opening of the uterus is less than 4 cm for primiparous women and less than 2 cm for menstruating women, warm soapy water enemas should be used to cleanse the intestines to prevent bowel movements during childbirth. 2. changes in lifestyle habits: develop good bowel habits during pregnancy and insist on having two bowel movements daily; in late pregnancy, eat fresh fruits and vegetables in moderation, such as kiwi In the second trimester, eat fresh fruits and vegetables, such as kiwi, cabbage, carrots, etc., which are good for defecation and avoid the backlog of stool affecting the fetus, and eat less indigestible food, such as soy milk and eggs; do appropriate soothing activities, such as walking, yoga, etc., to promote digestion and help the discharge of stool and smooth delivery.