Signs of labor being close?

Question

So does diarrhea mean labor is close??? I ate my normal food for breakfast and snack this morning, but had a bad diarrhea just now. I'm 39+1. Do you think this could be a sign of labor being near? I'm so ready!!!

Answer

I had it too while having my very first contractions.

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Yes fer me...2 yrs ago with my 4th son. Had period cramps since morning...after lunch had diarrhea. Frequent toilet trips,bt abit only came out..When to Hosp arnd dinner time,already 5cm dilated. Bt I dont feel any contractions. Only period cramps. Normal bearable cramps