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Even though it can feel embarrassing to talk about, it’s not uncommon for moms to poop while they’re in labor! When a mom pushes her baby’s head through the birth canal, it can feel quite like having a big bowel movement…which is why she often may end up having one!
There’s no need to worry, though. Doctors and nurses are ready for it...because it happens all the time. In the whirlwind of chaos that is labor, it won’t even be a notable part of the birth.
If this is something you wish to avoid it’s a good idea to talk to your midwife or OB about options. Ask them what you can do to increase your chances of having a bowel movement in the early stages of labor…so by the time you’re at the pushing stage…you’re all cleaned out!
After delivery, you will want to take a stool softener. Juices like prune or aloe vera are natural laxatives or over the counter medicines like milk of magnesia and Colace are safe for breastfeeding moms. You’ll likely be very sore, and with everything else on your plate, the last thing you’ll want to add is constipation. Once you get home, remember to keep things moving…drink plenty of water and eat a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables. A fiber supplement may help as well.
Speaking of bowel movements, you’ll want to pay attention to your baby’s as well. If she poops before birth, it may be a sign of fetal distress (you’d notice it if your water breaks and has a black/green discoloration). Or, sometimes during labor, babies become a bit stressed—maybe the cord is getting compressed —and the stress can lead to a bowel movement. This poop is called meconium, a thick, greenish-black sticky tar-like poop. You’ll probably be cleaning meconium out of nappys for the first few days until she flushes it out with all the milk she’s drinking.
Avertissement : Les informations présentes sur notre site ne constituent PAS des conseils médicaux pour une personne ou une condition spécifique. Elles sont uniquement destinées à titre d'information générale. Si vous avez des questions médicales et des préoccupations concernant votre enfant ou vous-même, veuillez contacter votre fournisseur de soins de santé. Le lait maternel est la meilleure source de nutrition pour les bébés. Il est important que, en préparation et pendant l'allaitement, les mères adoptent une alimentation saine et équilibrée. La combinaison de l'allaitement au sein et au biberon dans les premières semaines de vie peut réduire la production de lait maternel de la mère et il est difficile de revenir sur la décision de ne pas allaiter. Si vous décidez d'utiliser une préparation pour nourrissons, vous devez suivre les instructions avec soin.
