kinda a gross question??

This is common before labor begins.

Your uterus may already be contracting and you don't realize it. It is similar to when you are on your menstrual cycle and have loose stool- the contractions of your uterus are moving around on your bowels causing you to have looser more frequent bowel movements.

So to answer your question- yes it it common. The explaination is that labor is approaching.

Make sure your bag is packed, mommy! Don't forget the car seat!

It can, check with your midwife though, because you shouldn't stay dilated for more than a few days before things kick off (So to speak)

Speak to your midwife/Doctor/Health care professional.

EDIT: Why the thumbs down? And men should stay out of the Pregnancy section? This petty mindedness causes men to run a mile, I know my answer to be CORRECT because our midwife said so when my wife was pregnant oh let me see.. 3 times!

Respect people with more experience than you or don't ask the question.

You are sexist saying a Man shouldn't answer these type of questions, any your the type of woman who make's the stereotype's that most men think is correct an actuality.

Also if you go to your doctor once a week, then WHY ASK ON YAHOO ANSWERS. Why not ask your doctor?

I answered Honestly, and trying only to help.

I don't know for sure, but I would think it would have to do with the pressure caused by the baby and contractions. Also, are you taking anything to help with the contractions? If your taking something like a midol or something that relieves cramping, a lot of those contain diuretics which would definitely be the cause of your diarrhea. Hope this helps!

it could be that your body thinks its time for baby you may need to get checked .. Your trying to have baby do some walking ,, have sex that might work .. I never dilated pas 3 cm I had an emergancie c section .. Almost lost my baby I was 31 when I had mine and yes that will happen in the last few weeks...

apparently. if i remember correctly reading this somewhere

diarreah is common and can be a sign that labour is soon to follow. Its the bodys way of gettind rid of all the waste so when push you dont poop.. your bodys giving you a heads up.

good luck !

I had diarreah late in my pregnancy. It's no big deal just make sure you drink lots of water so it doesn't dehydrate you.

Hey - its coming soon! Diareah is your body's way of "cleaning out the pipes" before labor! I bet you go into labor this week! CONGRATS !!!

I think your body has a cleaning process before you go into labor so yo might be almost ready to go

Your body is getting ready Cranck up those fluids you will be fine good luck to you. You may just want to let your doc know just to be safe.

Generally you get diarreah right before you go into labor. Don't worry, you're just getting that much closer! :)