Bathroom problems

This is probably tmi, but every time I go, I have an emance amount of pain. My baby is 3.5 cm dilated, and when I need poop it hurts. So I'm not sure if that's contractions, Braxton Hicks or if my baby's head is in the way. I get pain in my back and butt cheeks and in the front. Sometimes, even after I'm supposedly done going. Is this normal or not?

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This is normal. I had the same when I delivered last week. Your baby’s head is right there and your body is contracting at the same time. Just take it slow. You’re almost there.

I’ve gotten this a little bit. I’ve found that standing up a few times and then sitting back down on the toilet eases some of the pain instead of continuing to sit there until I’m done. A bit weird and takes longer, but it’s helped with some of the lightning crotch and leg pain I was getting

Got a bathroom stoll like a squarty potty?

@Benet, I do have a squaty potty, but it doesn't seem to work for me as the cramps and contractions get worse.

Aw man, i dont have any other ideas unfortunately 🥺 i hope something helps to relieve the back up cuz i personally loathe not being able to poo in peace

Magnesium is also just great for everything and might help to add a bit more, especially if you’re at all constipated. I do the powder calm magnesium once a day and it helps ease some of my leg cramps too

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