I have a lot of pressure in my pelvic area before and after using the bathroom, sometimes it feels like I can't even urinate because of the pressure. For the last few ours I feel like I have the urge to push when I use the washroom, but only if I use the washroom not when I am sitting on the couch. The baby has dropped but as of last week I had not dilated, my DR appointment is tomorrow. I can't really tell the difference between BH and contractions, my tummy does harden when I get up or go to the bathroom or sit up strait. Does anyone know if this is normal? Is the baby just moving further down and putting pressure on everything down south?

How far along are you... if you are getting close to your due date its possible baby is just moving into position maybe getting ready? But it just depends on how far along...

38 weeks and 2 days sorry I should have added that in

I have a lot of pressure in my pelvic area before and after using the bathroom, sometimes it feels like I can't even urinate because of the pressure. For the last few ours I feel like I have the urge to push when I use the washroom, but only if I use the washroom not when I am sitting on the couch. The baby has dropped but as of last week I had not dilated, my DR appointment is tomorrow. I can't really tell the difference between BH and contractions, my tummy does harden when I get up or go to the bathroom or sit up strait. Does anyone know if this is normal? Is the baby just moving further down and putting pressure on everything down south?
yes this s normal try not to worry baby just moveing down I no its very uncumfortable, have had five chidren so I no how you are feeling the pressure is not very nice but look at it this way it won't be to long now so don't worry love x carol

Yup this is normally and all women have different symptoms. I'd let my doc know tomorrow just to be safe but baby's just getting ready... so no worries mommy just try to do all that relaxes you

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If you feel the urge to push, you NEED to be calling your doctor.

I did this afternoon and he said well come in tomorrow unless you begin to bleed, he thinks my UTI has returned. I have been counting what I believe are contractions and been writing them down, they don't seem regular to me at this point in time.