I'm just over 38 weeks pg and have had lots of lose bowel movement for the last couple of days ,is this normal

Question

first pregnancy and have no idea !
thxs in advance for all your answers
lisa

Answer 1

Yes Yes Yes!!! Baby is near!! You stool will soften and your plug will come out. Whe you go pee there will be a mucus plug come out don't freak out if it is bloody mine was. After you lose your plug you should have your baby within the next week.

Answer 2

Due to gestational size and baby movements you are going to have baby-generated inducements to move the stool since there is only so much room and the baby will have to wait for his/her debut, the stool loses in this tug or push of war. Also, as alluded to by other posts, although different muscles are involved in defication (colon) and delivery (uterus), they share a common nerve bundle. Braxton Hicks contractions (pseudo labor) commonly affect both colon and uterus. Most moms will tell you that when they bare down during labor, the sensation is like taking a dump as far as what you have to do. Some women in labor will also release stool for the same reason...hence the enema before delivery.

Answer 3

Sounds like u may be in early labor if u have any of the other signs. If you have other signs and dont have contractions yet wait for contractions and keep an eye on how far apart they are and when they hit 5 minutes call the doctor and hospital and tell them ur on ur way.

Answer 4

Actually it is a sign that you baby is moving on down into place. I was told when I was pregnant, that you know you are close to your due date when you can have a bm with little to no pushing at all, like it just comes out on its own when you sit down. As long as you are eating and not having bad bouts of morning sickness, it is "normal" for things that happen during pregnancy.

But..when in doubt, just call the doctor's office. They understand, trust me they do. I called for everything!! :)

Answer 5

Yes its normal your bowels have a good clean out just before baby comes i dont know the reasons why but we all do it its perfectly normal. Good luck with the birth it will all be worth it when you hold your bundle of joy x x x

Answer 6

As always, diffrent ppl have different manifestation for each pregnancy. This is normal for some ppl. Happened to me. It is also good to an extent because this way your body is cleaning itself so there is less toxic waste to affect the baby and your own skin and no froce needs to be used by you to expel this watse so there is no additional pressure on your tummy area.

Answer 7

You can get the runs before labor sets in, but its generally within minutes, and usually when you already have contractions and are in the early stages of labor.

Chances are you're just coming down with something, or fighting something, have eaten something that didnt sit well, or are just really gassy, which can cause loose bowels.

If you have fever call your OB, or if you have contractions, or if its full on diarea for more than three days.

DRINK FLUIDS.

Answer 8

You could be in early labor-there is a hormone released right before that can cause that symptom. The same thing happens for some women right before their period. You could also coincidentally have a gastrointestional virus. Anyone else in your house have the same? Good luck!

Answer 9

Could be your nerves, big day is coming soon!! I also had diareah the last week before all 3 of my kids were born. Drink lots of fluids and rest while you can. Hey, this could be a sign for you that baby will be here soon!! I wish you a fast, painless delivery and a happy healthy baby. Enjoy!!

Answer 10

it is normal you usually start losing bowl movements so you can be clean when you are having your baby and all. and its okay it is a good thing because your body is working right and everything and all. good luck.