TMI but anyone else pooping a lot?

Question

I’m only 35 weeks so it’s probably nothing but has anyone else been pooping a lot?? 
I have read that diarrhea is a sign of labor, but it hasn’t been that loose. (Did I say TMI? 😂) 
I used to poop about once a day or every 2 days, it has been probably 4-6 times/day for the past few days. Could this mean labor is coming soon? Anyone else have this?

Answer

It’s not necessarily a sign of labor. But it happens when women near the end of their pregnancy. I believe it’s due to your last large release of hormones in the third trimester. And the crowding in your tummy. It screws with your digestive system. Some women become extremely constipated, while others go more often than normal. It’s very normal. I’m nearing the end of 33 weeks and I’ve kind of been that way as well, and get a little stomach cramping from it too.

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I went A LOT leading up to labor with my first. I noticed that I’ve increased in frequency the last week or two sooo hopefully it’ll mean the same with this baby that it did with the first 😂

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Yes ever since about 33 weeks I’m going like twice a day but I remember this happening with my first too in the third trimester. I’m just telling myself at least I’ll be all clear for labour and not poop 😂😂 I was 100% cleared out right before I gave birth to my first (if you know what I mean 💩💩💩💩) and I didn’t poop during labour so I was happy. It definitely ramped up the closer I got to delivery.

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Ugh yes 😭 it's very close to diarrhea but not quite. I have cramping all day and night and over my tummy at this point not sure if it's my actual stomach or uterus though 😭

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I have been going a couple times a day but they’ve been little baby poops lol. I think she’s so far down there’s not a lot of room so I just have to go more often to get it all out. It’s definitely part of the process but doesn’t necessarily mean that it could be soon. Could still be a few more weeks 🤷🏼‍♀️

TMI but anyone else pooping a lot?

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