There are a lot of questions and fear surrounding labor! In this episode, I go over some common labor and delivery fears such as pooping, tearing, c-sections, and more! Here are the questions we go over! Will I poop/what if I poop? What if I tear/how bad will I tear? What if I have to […]

There are a lot of questions and fear surrounding labor! In this episode, I go over some common labor and delivery fears such as pooping, tearing, c-sections, and more!

Here are the questions we go over!
  1. Will I poop/what if I poop?
  2. What if I tear/how bad will I tear?
  3. What if I have to have a C-section?
  4. How bad does labor actually hurt?
  5. What if it’s too late to get an epidural?
  6. How does a baby legit fit through my vagina?

Sources: 

https://mommylabornurse.com/how-to-prevent-tearing-during-delivery/

https://mommylabornurse.com/scheduled-c-section-what-to-expect/

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Liesel Teen, RN-BSN

Liesel Teen

BSN, RN, Practicing Labor and Delivery Nurse

As a labor and delivery nurse, I’ve spent countless hours with women who felt anxious — even fearful — about giving birth. I want you to know it doesn’t have to be that way for you!

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