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Does your poop change colour before labour
A 21-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
No: Having bowel movements is not a sign of labor, but as the baby grow larger in your uterus ("belly"), the growing fetus can push on your bowel, giving ... Read More
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A female asked:

Dr. Andrew Seibertanswered
Gastroenterology 37 years experience
You may.: When pushing, it would not be uncommon to pass some stool. Often, your obstetrician may recommend an enema prior to labor, to help empty the rectum. ... Read More
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4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Susan Arnoultanswered
Family Medicine 27 years experience
No: Not likely that it would cause any labor symptoms. But it certainly can cause hemorrhoids!
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A 21-year-old female asked:

A Verified Doctoranswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 36 years experience
May be labor: If you are dehydrated, you can have contractions. So, you might try lying down and drinking a lot of water. If they go away it's not labor. If not, yo... Read More
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4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Late pregnancy: As the baby descends and gets larger, pushing on the bowel, you will have the urge to defecate more, but it is not a sign of labor exactly.
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3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:

Dr. Linda Kondilisanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Birthing Fears: Giving birth is a vulnerable experience. You're body is exposed and yes, while pushing you are likely to go the bathroom. When your birthing team, ask... Read More
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2.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:

Dr. Douglas Lawsonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 30 years experience
Diarrhea: really you have diarrhea even if its not watery bowel movements. the main concern would be dehydration and some kind of infection causing the diarrhe... Read More
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2.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old female asked:

Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
These symptoms don't necessarily indicate anything serious or dangerous, but they certainly are inconvenient and unpleasant. And even "occasional" rec... Read More
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Answered Feb 10, 2022
A 24-year-old female asked:

Dr. James Cunnaranswered
Family Medicine 29 years experience
Non-stimulants: Most non-stimulant stool softeners, such as colace, MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) or metamucil, should help. For quick relief, try an enema - it's ve... Read More
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5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Possibly: If your pains persist, see your doctor.
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5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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