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Suddenly soft bump

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Moonrocks6 · 14/09/2016 13:03

Hi,
I was due two days ago. I have just been in the bath and have realised that my bump is suddenly soft.
I can grab skin that was too taught to pull away up until yesterday.

Has anyone else experienced this? Should I be worried or is it normal?
Thanks

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mangocoveredlamb · 14/09/2016 13:04

If you are worried call the antenatal or labour wards.
Could your baby have engaged more? Or turned over?

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MrsJayy · 14/09/2016 13:05

Not that I know but maybe your baby has shifted and on the way down ring your midwife to check it out

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Lj8893 · 14/09/2016 13:07

Quite likely baby has engaged in the pelvis and "dropped" meaning there is more space at the top of your bump.

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melibu84 · 14/09/2016 13:11

During the last couple of weeks, my bump was softer at the top, but he was constantly moving (earned the nickname of fidget before 20 weeks), so I didn't worry. If you are truly worried though, call your midwife. They're always happy to help :)

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Hmmnotkeen · 14/09/2016 13:13

Probably just shifted a bit, but if you need to, don't hesitate to contact the triage unit/midwife.

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Toffos · 14/09/2016 13:14

Could you be leaking waters and not realising? A friend had this and her bump went very soft she didn't look pregnant. I'd go and get checked out.

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Moonrocks6 · 14/09/2016 13:29

Wierdly, as soon as I'd finished writing the post, bump went back to normal. Can only assume that it was due to baby moving into a different position.

This baby needs to hurry up and be born now. My nerves won't take much more.
Would feel a bit silly calling mw now.

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Moonrocks6 · 14/09/2016 13:30

Toffee, I don't think so but maybe if I actually put some pants on today it would be easier to be sureBlush

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Moonrocks6 · 14/09/2016 13:31

toffos sorry

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popthisoneout · 14/09/2016 13:46

I'm 40+3 and my bump has been soft at the top for a couple of weeks now because she's dropped and the head is really low. Was odd as I've carried her really high the entire pregnancy and now its pretty squishy there.

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Moonrocks6 · 14/09/2016 21:08

It's definitely a bit softer at the top than the bottom now. I think that baby must have dropped further into place. Would love this to move along now.

I can feel how crepey the skin is going to be afterSad

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popthisoneout · 14/09/2016 21:53

Yeah I'm trying not to think about that bit! Hopefully it will all ping back into shape Grin

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