Severe headaches and loose bowel

This might seem like tmi but I’m 35+6 pregnant, 36 weeks tomorrow I’ve been having a severe headache that paracetamol won’t cure and when I go toilet for a number 2 it all feels like it’s coming out much quicker and smoother then before and I think that’s what loose bowel movements are I’m not to sure if all this is normal as this is my first baby. My body been really achy and uncomfortable no matter how I sit stand or lay and I’ve been having crampy feelings in my back and lower belly. Is my body getting ready for labour ?

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I'm not sure as I'm behind you but those symptoms sound like migraine too. I know you have to be careful with headaches as it can be pre-eclampsia. I've got a blood pressure machine so I can double check my migraines are actually migraines. I'd call the gp if I were you to check it's nothing to worry about xx

ok thank you for the advice hun x

I’ve been feeling all of this minus the debilitating headache. But more tired than I’ve ever been. I honestly thought I was going into early labour last night. 😅 is this your first? X

hiya yes this is my first baby and I though that I was going into labour last night to and today I’ve been feeling so horrible and uncomfortable with this horrible headache x

I was asked to return to triage if I ever got a headache that wouldn’t clear with paracetamol. I didn’t ask what the reasoning was
it kind of sounds like your body is preparing for labour 🙏 you will do great

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