Labour Poos Are Normal. In Fact, They're 'Reassuring' For Midwives

A mammoth three-quarters (75%) of women fear doing an involuntary poo while giving birth, according to a new survey. Yet it’s actually a really positive sign – it means you’re engaging all the muscles and reflexes needed to push your baby through the exit. I’ve been there and I didn’t even know it had happened. My partner kindly filled me in on all the details after (it was a water birth, so a fishing net was needed). According to new research from Andrex , almost one in six women (16%) say they