Embarrassing Questions About Childbirth Answered by Mama Nurse Tina

Let’s be real — some of the biggest questions you have about birth are the ones you’re too embarrassed to ask.

Here are the top 5 “omg I can’t ask this out loud” questions.

1. What if I poop while pushing?

You probably will. And that’s actually a good sign that baby’s descending. Labor nurses are poop ninjas — we’ll clean it up before you even know. Pinky swear.

2. Do I have to shave down there?

Nope. 1970s bush, 2000s landing strip, bedazzled — we’ve seen it all. The only time hair gets removed is for a c-section, and that’s strictly for infection prevention.

3. Do I need a catheter?

• Unmedicated birth: No.

• Epidural: Often yes, because you can’t feel to pee fully.

• C-section: Always, to keep the bladder out of the surgical field.
  

4. What’s sex like after birth?

Different. Expect vaginal dryness from hormone shifts, maybe discomfort depending on tearing. Use water-based lube, wait until your 6-week check, and don’t be shy about pelvic floor therapy or vaginal estrogen if needed.

5. How do you even pee or poop after birth?

Peri bottle = your new BFF. Splint your perineum with TP if needed, spray front-to-back, and be gentle. No fancy soaps, just water.

Final Thoughts

There are no dumb questions about birth. Seriously. Ask away, or if you’re too shy, come hang out on YouTube where Mama Nurse Tina spills it all — the awkward, the messy, the real.

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