The 10 Most Common Childbirth Questions Answered

During the childbirth prep classes I teach in NYC I get all manner of unusual questions: Can we bring a vibrator to the hospital? Can I take the subway to the hospital? But there are some questions that come up in pretty much every class. Some are obvious: A big concern for first time parents is figuring out when labor is for real happening and then getting to the hospital in time. Other common questions might surprise you - they pertain to the vagina, pain-relief, and pooping. To help prepare you for the big day, here are the 10 most common childbirth questions I get and how I answer them. - By Ceridwen Morris

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  1. 1. What if I pass out?
  2. 2. What if I poop while I'm pushing?
  3. 3. What is a doula and should I get one?
  4. 4. Is there any window for getting the epidural?
  5. 5. How cant I prevent tearing?
  6. 6. Do I share a room during labor?
  7. 7. Can I eat during labor?

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PrevNext
  1. 1. What if I pass out?
  2. 2. What if I poop while I'm pushing?
  3. 3. What is a doula and should I get one?
  4. 4. Is there any window for getting the epidural?
  5. 5. How cant I prevent tearing?
  6. 6. Do I share a room during labor?
  7. 7. Can I eat during labor?