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Hey ladies hope you’re well 🩷
So today I had my 38 week scan and update
I came back from the hospital and started to experience these period like cramps in my stomach, pelvis and even rectum at points. They’re not unbearable but uncomfortable it’s almost like I need to poop to get rid of the cramps and tmi but I have been pooping a lot and they do ease but they do come back.
Is this a sign of labour also baby is moving a lot more - head is defiantly in my pelvis as shown today on scan. Not had these cramps throughout my whole pregnancy up till today.
Thank you in advance 🤰🏻
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Am getting some mild cramping in my groin area at the moment, 38 weeks 5 days. Think sometimes it’s just all hormones and normal on the last week or so 🙏🏼 keep an eye on it along with any other symptoms x
Sounds like slow labour to me, could still be a week yet though. Your body will be clearing itself out ready, hence the pooping loads xx
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Sounds possibly like they could be Braxton hicks/tightenings but if they’re accompanied by a bit of pain could possibly be early labour continue to keep eye on them to see if they become consistent and frequent and also call antenatal unit for advice (right away no need to panic) If you lose you mucus plug, see any blood, or waters break just go straight into hospital I’m not a doctor so definitely call them to be certain they’ll most likely tell you to go in to hospital anyway Numbers you need for your chosen hospital will be in your pregnancy booklet