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A member asked:
Is pooping frequently a sign of labor? ive gone to the toilet 4 times today already. im 37 weeks pregnant and already 3 cm dialated.
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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.
Answered 4/20/2017
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Early labor: Yes, frequent pooping may be a sign of early labor
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