Lots of pressure 35 weeks

Hi! I'll be 36 weeks in a few days. Mainly today, but I think really since yesterday, I've had a TONNE of pressure in my lower back and abdomen. Almost painful but definitely uncomfortable. TMI, but almost the sensation you get when you really need to go number 2. I've also had way more lightening crotch moments and am currently unable to get comfortable in any position without feeling the intense ache

Is this just normal end-of-pregnancy feels or something I should be keeping an eye on?

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