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Hi, i just turned 38 weeks yesterday and for the past 2 days i've been having stronger contractions and pressure in my vaginal and rectum area?
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Normal to feel : It is quite common to feel pressure in the vaginal/rectal area at term and also experience contractions. The pressure you feel is the presenting part (most often the head) of the baby pushing downward onto the bladder, cervix or rectum. It is normal to have contractions at term and is the body's way of preparing for eventual labor.
Answered 12/8/2016
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