Do you poop a lot before labor?


Do you poop a lot before labor? As your baby moves down, you might feel pressure in your pelvic area, experience backaches, and have to urinate more often. Loose bowel movements can happen 24–48 hours before labor. Nesting is a spurt of energy some women may experience before labor begins.


What are uncommon signs of labor?

Here are 7 weird signs that labor is near!
  • Diarrhea. In the days or hours leading up to labor (as well as during labor), you may find that you have loose stools or diarrhea. ...
  • Your water breaks… or did it? ...
  • Bloody mucus discharge. ...
  • Back pain. ...
  • Feeling like you have to poop. ...
  • Lightning crotch. ...
  • Burst of energy.