Im 38 weeks pregnant and i have passed 5 bowel movements in the past hour, can this be a sign of labor? If so how long on average till it really hits?
2006-09-11 15:08:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It can be a sign. Your body usually clean out before giving birth. I know for me when that was happening I went into labor within 24 hours.
2006-09-11 15:11:03 · answer #1 · answered by mommysrock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love these questions about labor. Believe me, you will KNOW when you are in labor. However, loose bowel movements are sometimes a sign that you will be going into labor soon. Better to have those bowel movements now than when you are up there on that table. GOOD LUCK
2006-09-11 23:22:10 · answer #2 · answered by Alicia S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i doubt it, but it could bring on labor
relax, drink some cold water or decaf iced tea, maybe take a nap...the bowel movements are probably caused by CRAZY NERVES.....being 38 weeks is enough to cause quite a bit of stress.
You'll know its labor when a contraction rips through your stomach...the first ones don't hurt terribly bad, but you feel them from the inside out...and you know it!
good luck & congratulations!
2006-09-11 22:13:32 · answer #3 · answered by Cap'n Donna 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
5 bowel movements in an hour?....Call your doctor, I'm not sure maybe it is preparation for labor.
2006-09-11 22:41:53 · answer #4 · answered by pregnant & praying now has baby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you should keep a eye out for your plug and try to sit very still and hold your belly to see if your having contractons you cant feel!
with my FIRST pregnacy when I went into labor I never felt a thing. My mom held my belly and felt my contractions. we headed to the hospital and I promptly delivered
! I never had any pains to warn me!
2006-09-11 22:16:54 · answer #5 · answered by naightengale 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be your body getting ready for labor but could be a little while yet.
2006-09-11 22:13:30 · answer #6 · answered by TIA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you lose your mucus plug? Within a few days of losing that you usually go into labor.
2006-09-11 22:12:05 · answer #7 · answered by Happy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All women are different, you could have ate something that didn't agree with your stomach. Just wait and see if you start having painful contractions, they will be way more painful than the braxton hicks.
2006-09-11 22:13:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
definately, within the next few days.
Hope your ready to meet your little one.
and good luck
2006-09-11 23:27:38 · answer #9 · answered by 0bnsgrl0 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be a sign
2006-09-11 22:11:37 · answer #10 · answered by Ms. Plummer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋