Squiffy stomach and frequent toilet visits - a sign of imminent labour?

[Laurakiaora]

Hello all,

Just a quick query.

Since Sunday I have had the need to go to the toilet a lot more often and every time I have my stools have been incredibly soft.

I haven't been ill, have had no dodgy food and feel perfectly fine and not sick at all. But every morning I have a strong need to empty my bowels and when I do its very soft. I also go another once or twice during the day which is unusual for me.

I don't think it's a bug as I feel normal and well. It's just the constant need to empty my bowels.

I've heard that this can be your body getting ready for labour though surely I am way too early at 34 weeks? I haven't lost any plug yet or had any other signs. She has felt very heavy lately but is still moving about a lot.

Has anyone had any experience of this? Could it mean anything or is it just coincidence? I did feel 'different' last week, like things were changing inside and that I might not reach my due date but that might just be my brain playing tricks.

I am seeing my midwife tomorrow so will mention it to her, too.

Any thoughts?

 

[LaurenDC]

Don't worry too much - I'm at 37+5 and have been having the exact same thing for about three weeks now... It might be your body starting to prep you for labor but I don't think it's THAT imminent.

 

[Charlie5]

Or maybe your bowels/intestines etc are a bit more squashed so its going through quicker or in more lots of you see what I mean.

 

[Laurakiaora]

Thanks for the responses.

I walked into town today and had a really strong pushing pressure down below. I was just imaging everything kicking off while I was on my own in town just after I'd made that post!

Hopefully she'll stay put for a few more weeks

 

[PG5K]

I have had it too and after looking at the internet doctor (bad idea) it mostly said labour was coming or I was dehydrated.
Well, I haven't had any labour signs yet luckily but I have been upping my fluids and feel a lot better for it.

 

[Iren_iren]

I am suffering from this too from second trimester, it comes and goes, but today been particularly bad to the point where my lower stomach hurts and I have some cramps..will check with my midwife on Monday, but think everything getting squashed now and thats how my body reacting..baby is growing and taking up more space..so something has to go

 

[Chellepot]

I have had this for a couple of weeks, along with contractions and an increase in pressure. Sadly though all it was a sign of was imminent piles I'm still waiting for the labour