What can I really expect in labor? Will i poop?

No episiotomy are not required anymore. They probably were when your mom had you though. Yes, I pooped for 2 of my deliveries. I dont remember the third one.

I had an episiotomy in 2017. My doctor had sworn through out my pregnancy that i wasnt going to get one. Then i had to have one because i was tearing unnaturally. My baby was 5lbs 10oz.

i didnt poop. but I was very regular the last couple of days before labor. I hear you poop if you are induced but if you go into labor on your own your body usually "cleans' itself out before labor. (labor prep)