Congratulations! You're pregnant! It may seem like you've got a long way more to go before you see your little one, but 9 months will pass you in a blink of an eye. But before you give birth, it's good to know a couple of things so you don't completely freak out. Check out the 12 things you probably didn't know about giving birth in the list below:
1. You will poop on your newborn baby
2. If you are Asian, don't say no to a episiotomy
3. You might vomit during labor
4. You might pee during labor
5. You won't be allowed to eat
6. Your baby could take a while to come out
7. A lot of people will be looking between your legs
8. The catheter might stay put for a bit if you have a C-Section
9. Some people eat their placenta
10. You may be bleeding for a good six weeks after birth
11. The doctor may "vacuum" or "clamp" your baby out
12. Giving birth was easy compared to taking care of a child
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