Is this normal for 37 weeks pregnant?

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So I'm 37 weeks today. I've been getting Braxton hicks and odd stomach cramps, midwife told me my cervix is still closed and waters haven't gone so all good... but the last week my stomach goes hard (Braxton hicks) and I have the sudden urge to poo! Sorry for the gross info. But it's like an emergency EVERYTIME!!! It's happening about 4/5 times a day and honestly I darent leave the house like this!😂is this normal?

The clearing out stage, unfortunately it is pretty common in the run up to birth.

I'm 38 weeks and after braxton hicks I have diarrhea, sorry TMI. But I think its not unusual