Pre Labor? 37 weeks 5 days

Question

For the past 2-3 days I have been experiencing irregular Braxton hicks. I have also been achy/flu like. I started having loose BMs multiple times a day earlier in the week which has progressed to more frequent diarrhea. I know these are all signs of pre labor, but was wondering if anyone had any experience with how long after these things started they went into labor?

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Same issue here at 36 weeks and 2 days. I actually went to the L&D for observation two nights ago (for high BP, not contractions) and it turns out that I'm in the early stages of labor...one cm dilated and contractions every 6-8 minutes. I lost my mucus plug yesterday too. I've been having loose stools every time I go to the bathroom for a few days now and want sure if it was related. It feels like it is though and I've read that our bodies are trying to rid ourselves of toxins to prepare for labor. I may not be much help here but that's my side of it :)

Good luck ladies. We're almost there.

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Man the loose bowel movements are fun aren't they? I go at least 3-4 times a day now for the last week. Im 36 weeks 3 days today.

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I've had loose bowel movements for the last few days as well! Also a decrease in appetite. I'll be 36 weeks tomorrow and wondering if these are signs of pre labor as well.

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I'm 36 weeks 1 day and for the last 4-5 days I've had to go to the bathroom EVERY time I eat no matter what it is. I'm also having the BH contractions I think and some pretty bad back/period like cramps. I'm going to the dr Monday and asking if this is normal!

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Me tooo

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I have been pretty nervous myself cause I have been like that on and off the last few days. I'm 38 weeks now and I haven't had any reason to feel the need to go to the hospital cause the contractions don't last long.

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I think u should be fine. I've been experiencing that for several week. 38 weeks now and still waiting

Pre Labor? 37 weeks 5 days

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