So, I know that it's very likely that I'll have a big old nasty clear out just before going into labour but, is it quite normal to start suffering a good bit before? I am 38+1 but from about 36 weeks whenever I go for a poo it's really very soft and maybe go about 2-3 times a day. This is now playing havoc with the old piles too. :( I'd already got them but not as bad as they are getting now. Sorry, sorry, TMI I know. So, is it normal to start with the loose poos early on?