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Stomach pains before bowel movements 38 weeks pregnant do thoes pains hurt my unborn baby??
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Your child is in a: sea of amniotic fluid which is protective. So your child should not experience pain with bowel movements.
Answered 4/24/2016
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No,but talk OBGYN: You are very close to delivery, so talk w/ your OBGYN about anything at all unusual for you. Don't take any medications for pain w/o their advice. They may suggest an appropriate agent to loosen your bowels - it's common to want to clear them out in the time before delivery - often castor oil is used - but don't do anything w/o asking your OBGYN first. Best wishes for your delivery!
Answered 11/28/2017
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