Can diarrhoea be a sign that labour is close?

Yes I’ve been told that it’s a sign of Labour, make sure to stay hydrated 🥰 would love to hear if it does end up being Labour!

I had the same my midwife said that as baby moves down in the pelvis it causes more pain and loosens the bowels!

I’ve had 7 bouts of diarrhoea this morning, irregular contractions which have proper come and gone, constant pressure in my bottom this evening. Hoping little one will soon appear.
Had diarrhoea the night before with my 2nd child x

Thanks I’m so nervous all of a sudden. I feel so unprepared as I’m 4 weeks away from term yet, so a little nervous at the thought he could ever come earlier. may I ask how far along you are now?

I had diarrhea the night before I gave birth with two of my children. So yes, can absolutely be a sign of labour.

Yes definitely can be a sign that Labour is near, although it can start days or even a couple weeks before!

37 weeks is full term though so could possibly be the start of labour, defo a shock if you had anticipated labour at 40 weeks though!! If it is Labour then you’ve got this, it’s completely natural to feel a bit unprepared but everything will fall into place 🤍 best of luck ❤️

I’m 36+5, just had a very slight bloody show as I was getting ready for bed!
I’m hoping and praying she will come very soon. They shouldn’t stop mine as I’m just over 1 day before term and have gestational diabetes which they want to induce at 39 weeks max anyway. X

I’ve been having all of these symptoms for over a week now. I had my daughter at 36 weeks and I’ve been wondering if anything may happen but still waiting

Thank you all so much for responding. I guess I just have to wait and see. And yes as much as I feel unprepared I’m sure everything will fall into place!

Course it will, best thing is just go with the flow, listen to your body also x