38weeks+ and unwell - advise needed please

[smilies28]

So the last week I've been getting on and off cramping - I think these are braxton hicks but the last couple days I think it's because I maybe unwell.

I've had a lot of loose stools and sometimes it's like dirrehea. Very unpleasant smell ( I know it isn't normally but smells like when you ill sorry TMI).

What do you think it is?

My stools are horrible dark colour but that's because I take iron tablets - I thought they are meant to make you constipated but do you think this has done the opposite?

I feel tired and sick sometimes such as tonight but that could just be as I'm coming towards the end of my pregnancy (only 12 days left)

I'm worrying if I am ill because how am I meant to give birth being ill?!

 

[Joyfulsahm]

All those things are signs that labor is near. I've heard of many women getting upset stomachs towards the end. Mine was pretty bad for a few days. If you are still in doubt talk to your doctor and midwife.

 

[calliebaby]

I was pretty sick the last few days before giving birth...both times. It always went away the day i went into labor and was replaced by true contractions. Good luck!