I’m 36+5 wondering if this is normal? Need advice

Woke up this morning and had such pressure down below like baby is right there. Weird sensation in my vag can’t really explain it? Like I can feel something wriggling inside. Have also been having period like cramps past couple days. Constantly needing a wee but not much is coming out. Baby is very low down 4/5 engaged so unsure if it’s pressure/ sat on a nerve? Could early labour be coming?

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I'm also 36+5 and I've had pain in my vag to like sharp pain haha! Think it's called lightening crotch. Maybe look that up!!! Hope your okay xx

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It is likely just pressure, I also have this & remember it from my first too. I used to sit on the loo & the pressure would make down below ache & feel like the head was right there!

4/5 engaged means that only 1/5 of your baby’s head is below your pelvic brim & most of the head isn’t engaged yet. So expect to feel a lot more pressure as baby moves further down & you become fully engaged!

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Exactly same as me at 34+4 it’s really uncomfortable

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