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Mumsnet Discussions: Childbirth : Sorry for nice topic, but persistent diarrhea at 38 weeks - does it matter? (6 messages)

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By ElmMum on Thu 15-May-08 13:49:46

Have had a 'loose' tummy now for a good few days - am 16 days off EDD. Everything seems to be going through me pretty quickly.

No other symptoms at all, so don't think it's the clearing-out-bowels-before-labour-begins thing. And don't have swollen feet or anything - someone said it could indicate pre-eclampsia.

Any thoughts?

By StarlightMcKenzie on Thu 15-May-08 13:53:13

ElmMum: Just bumping for you as I don't really know the answer, - BUT I do know that your body does go through lots of changes, especially at this time that you are probably not even aware of. Hormones can do this to you!

By amner on Thu 15-May-08 13:54:44

It could be the start of labour.

Can you call your midwife so she can reaaure you ?

By ElmMum on Thu 15-May-08 17:22:35

Thanks guys. I'm confident it's not the start of labour. No other symptoms of that at all and it's been going on for a few days. Did a bit of Googling, and someone else had this for 3 weeks before labour. Her doc put it down to a change in hormones gearing up for labour, which sounds reasonable.

Cheers for the help though x

By fiodyl on Thu 15-May-08 17:33:31

Sounds like getting ready 4 labour 2 me but make sure u have some diorlyte to stop dehydration etc

By pinata on Thu 15-May-08 20:53:37

i had this, after a reflexology session which was meant to bring on labour - instead massive runniness blush

it stopped for about 2 or 3 days and then labour proper started - make sure you keep hydrated and rested

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