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Im having pelvic pains an i feel as if i have to go # 2 but nothing will come out i am also currently 37 weeks pregnant am i in labor?

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Dr. Jose Farias-Jimenez answered

Specializes in Surgery

Pregnancy symptoms: What you feel is related to the size of your uterus because of your pregnancy. Related to the pressure on the rectum. Doesn't mean that you are in labor.

Answered 5/10/2014

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