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Is it normal to have abdominal pain while having a bowl movement, while pregnant?
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Yes: When bearing down to have a bowel movement you are compressing your muscles against the uterus and sometimes this can elicit pain or a contraction.
Answered 5/7/2013
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No: Having pain while pregnant is not uncommon but it is not normal. The pain you're describing could be due to constipation or hard stools. Discuss this with your doctor.
Answered 6/9/2015
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