2nd pregnancy, 35 weeks feeling presure

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I am currently 35+2, this is my second pregnancy.

For the past few days ive been feeling pretty rubbish, cant describe exactly what i feel like just 'rubbish'! Ive convinced myself this baby is coming early because last time I felt so well until literally the last few days (hubby thinks its more likely to be the heat).

Anyway for the past 2 days ive felt this pressure in my groin whenever I stand up, I never experienced this at all with my first pregnancy and was wondering if anyone else has it?

Could it be because its my second or could it be baby ready to come out?

I'm 38 weeks and been feeling the same way since 34 weeks. I've been told the pressure is the baby pushing down. I'm now 4/5ths engaged and experiencing contractions but baby doesn't seem to want to come out.

It could be that baby is dropping but like me, it may still be a while until you go into labour so I wouldn't worry too much. If you do feel concerned though, no harm in asking your midwife.

My first baby was back to back and never engaged fully so that would explain why I never felt it before.

Im not overly concerned just curious to see if this was a normal feeling as I didn't experience it last time.

Thanks for your reply

Hi.. I'm 35+5 and have been feeling like this for almost a week. I'm sure it's because baby is engaged, it's corresponded with getting much more back and pelvic pain and period pains, but I think that's normal. I'm taking it as a good sign that he won't be overdue, at least! Hope you're staying cool and are not too uncomfortable.