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Bubbly bump at 39 + 5 anyone else? Is it a sign it's starting?

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licoriceGreen · 13/09/2011 07:14

hi I've woke up with the strangest noises coming from the top and sides of my bump, it sounds like air bubbling though water but a lot of it. A bit of a random description but like when you squeeze a water bottle with a sports lid and then the air rushes back in. i called the midwife and she told me eat something and call back later if it doesn't settle down. Has anyone else had this? Or knows why it happens? Is it because things are about to get going?

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mumblejumble · 13/09/2011 08:20

I am 32 weeks and I get that. Maybe it's just wind.
Or maybe something more in your case

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icravecheese · 13/09/2011 10:24

I have had that recently (35wks with 3rd). It is like my stomach is rumbling & gurgling, but seems to be coming from the bump itself. No idea what it is, but baby seems happy enough kicking away. I did have a nasty bought of diarrhoea yesterday, & loose bowels today (although feel fine so not a tum bug, prob hormonal, always seem to get upset bowels towards end of preg). Its more likely to be other bits of your body making funny noises rather than your bump.... but I know what you mean, it feels like baby is having a splashing party inside!

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Newmom2b · 13/09/2011 17:29

I think i might have had this about a month ago at about 30ish weeks, it lasted a couple of days and I associated it with a night out where I had alot of fizzy drinks so I put it down to gas...

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candr · 13/09/2011 19:54

Hi, I have had this a lot (38+2), it sometimes feels like lots of lava lamps and fizzy drinks but is generally just annoying but doesn't cause problems. Baby doesn't seem bothered - wonder if it feels a bit like a jacuzzi for him?

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msnovember · 13/09/2011 20:00

I've been getting this for a few weeks (am 39 weeks) and I'm pretty certain it's my poor squashed stomach!

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licoriceGreen · 14/09/2011 10:21

I saw my midwife yesterday and mentioned it and she said it's me not baby but it sounds like it's baby because it's all a bit squashed in there. No sign of baby arriving yet. :(

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Laug123 · 17/01/2024 12:36

I had lots of noise coming from bump last couple
of days I am 40 +2 didn’t have these noises for DS and DD pregnancy. Took it as a sign things were moving. Had a ‘show’ 48h ago and waters just broke last night so now waiting for contractions to begin!

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PickledScrump · 17/01/2024 14:35

@Laug123 this thread is 12 years ago so unlikely you’ll get much response. The noises are normal and not a sign of anything happening as such. I’m guessing you have already notified midwives and been checked since waters went?

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Laug123 · 17/01/2024 15:24

Thanks for asking! Oh I wanted to update the feed because I read the old feed when I was looking for answers myself so wanted to contribute! Yes in early labour now and checked by my midwife. All is good, hoping for things to pick up this evening ❤️