Swollen vagina?! 😬 TMI

Question

I’m 36+2 and for the last 2-3 days I’ve had a super swollen vagina? When wiping its feels swollen and trying to do perineal massage I could hardly get to my vaginal opening?! Is this normal????
I’m starting to think if I go into labour my little one won’t even beable to fit! Haven’t had sex in a few weeks and haven’t had anything irritating the area. It seems to get worse each day.. could this be dangerous or cause for concern? 🤷‍♀️

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Try icing it!  The pressure and weight of baby/uterus are pressing down on veins, nerves, pelvic floor, etc.  Have your doc check it out at your next appt but it’s normal most of the time.  There are other reasons (like if you have some sort of infection) but more than likely it’s just annoying.  Icing definitely helps.  Awkward to do I know 😜

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Totally normal at this stage. Your body’s blood volume is about 1.5x it’s usual, and with all the weight and pressure of the contents of your uterus sitting on your pelvis, things swell

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It’s from the increase of blood flow.. idk about that massage tho lol 😄😳

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Yea really normal the closer you get baby is dropping putting pressure down there causing swelling. Some women retain fluids in their labias. It’s completely normal. It will go down once you deliver.

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Hey,
I have been the same i am 35+2. I think i have thrush but i have never had it before in my life (think i have been lucky)!
I have been reading up but it says to see a doctor or midwife before treating but will struggle to see one today or tomorrow.
Hoping someone will provide you with advice as well if they think it is that.
Hope it feels better soon, as if we aren’t uncomfortable enough at the moment!
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