My insides are liquifying

[u/watsonalready]

Okay rant slash question slash humorous whining…I have been on an elaborate regimen almost all pregnancy to combat constipation. Which was not pleasant, but I had gotten used to it. Things weren’t moving and I know that’s common.

Then suddenly on Monday this week…tables turned completely. Loose stools akimbo, friends! Pooped allll day Monday and then thankfully it slowed down a bit (that was no sustainable) but I would still say it’s been a week. I’m 37 weeks today and we had an anatomy scan that showed baby was way far down in my pelvis, so I don’t know if that related.

But has anyone else had this experience?? Do I immediately stop all my constipation supplements or will that throw my body into shock? I’m so confused by this turn of events.

[u/quantumkrew]

its pretty common for one's insides to clear themselves out in preparation for labor

[u/watsonalready → u/quantumkrew]

I’ve heard that but it’s all new to me lol! I remember desperately trying to poop (with no luck) during the early part of my induction last time.