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??... forewarning, a bit graphic

Ok, so I'm 36 weeks and the last three days I have had diarrhea/loose stool. Is this a sign that labor is near? I'm a ftm so I'm not sure....
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Yes I have heard it CAN be a sign of labor. It is your body cleansing itself in preparation.
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It is typically a sign of going into labour.
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That happened to me.. but it was just one day.. and then my boys were born that night.
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No. Not usually a sign sorry
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