As if it is not enough to be anxious about actual childbirth, some of us are also uncomfortable with the thought of being exposed to the world (the obstetrician and staff, and whomever else you invited into the delivery room).

Some women worry about when and where you go into labor, or having your water break in the middle of the supermarket. Most of us (especially if it’s your first pregnancy) worry about the pains of labor and childbirth, the possibility you’ll tear or have to have an episiotomy done, etc.

But do you give any thought to the actual birth and embarrassing accidents that go with it? Well, some women do. So what can you expect (not that you really can control everything, but the number of non professionals you want in the room…) in the delivery room:

Having a bowel movement during labor is very common and normal. More so, the nurse will likely describe the way you should push as when you go to the bathroom. Don’t be embarrassed. The professional staff is not only used to it, they also know it is normal and common.

Some women have an accident while getting their epidural. It is common to pee during the epidural process and the anesthesiologist has likely seen it many times before. It is not uncommon and not a big deal.

When you are pushing your baby you may have gas. Do not worry about it. The doctors and nurses are used to it and there is no reason to be embarrassed.

Another unpleasant thing that can happen during labor and delivery is vomiting. Gain, it is normal, common, and you should not be alarmed or surprised if it turned into projectile vomiting.

If you are concerned about any of these things, all you really can do if limit the number of your (personal) guests in the delivery room. Other than that, just realizing it is natural and the professional staff is used to it. You have nothing to be embarrassed about.