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At 16weeks pregnant is it normal to have pressure, mild cramps and a knot feeling in my lower abdomen right before expelling has?

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Yes: The enlarged uterus can push on the bowel and cause increase in pressure and cramping with bowel movements or passing gas.

Answered 4/26/2017

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A member asked:

At 16weeks pregnant is it normal to have pressure, mild cramps and a knot feeling in my lower abdomen right before expelling has?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Allison Urrutia answered

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