You are listening to the pregnancy podcast with Vanessa Merton.

Hello, thank you for tuning into the pregnancy podcast.

In today's episode, we're talking about a little bit of a taboo subject and answering some listeners' questions about

pooping during labor. There are a lot of things that can happen during pregnancy and birth

that would feel very embarrassing in other settings, but they're normal parts of having a baby.

The possibility of pooping during labor is one of these topics.

Today's episode, we will address some listener questions about how common this really is and why it

happens. You will learn whether there is anything you can do to prevent it and what the pros and cons are on some of the commonly

suggested tips on the internet. We'll also discuss potential benefits and how exposure to fecal matter

during birth can actually influence your baby's gut microbiome. For the full article and resources for this episode,

visit Pregnancypodcast.com slash pooping.

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