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I'm pregnant with twins, 35 weeks along. for the last two weeks when i have a bowl movement it causes a strain in my vagina. is this normal?
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Yes, definitely: It's a lot of pressure down there, so it's completely normal to have this sensation.
Answered 1/30/2014
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