TMI? leaking urine - ugh!

[PeshwariNaan]

Just wanted to see if this is common?

I'm only 26 weeks but I feel like some days baby is bouncing or lying right on my bladder! On these days, I feel like a giant foot is pressing on my bladder constantly and I need the loo ALL THE TIME.

I also notice a horrible ammonia smell and dampness on these days - ugh. I wear liners but have to change them more frequently.

Is this normal at this stage, or do I have an infection? I don't have any burning or pressure when I lie down or sit, but I'm finding it hard to walk very far with so much heaviness on my bladder.

Thanks for any commiseration/ help, etc.!

Are you doing your pelvic floor exercises regularly? (ie daily) Might be worth talking to the MW at your 28 week appt to see if you're doing them correctly.

I have had a bit of this through my pregnancy. I don't wee myself when I cough/sneeze but there has been the odd dribble throughout....baby always seems to be sat on my bladder giving me a heavy feeling 'down there' and I don't always manage to empty my bladder fully.

Deffo see your mw about pelvic floor excersises. Mine gave me a leaflet that I keep on my fridge. It tells you how to do them...and because its on my fridge it reminds me to do them every morning :)
You can also get apps for your phone these days!
To help with the leakage you do have, I find Tena lady lights a lot better protection that normal panty liners. They are a lot more absorbent and they are designed not to smell, so you won't need to change as often.
Hope this helps xx