Contractions and bathroom

slowden86

Does anyone else seem to get contractions after going to the bathroom. Seriously every time I get up to go pee at night I get contractions. 

Babybear70

Yep! Especially if my bladder was REALLY full.

mikeandcristina

Yes - when I was in the hospital for preterm labor, the nurses told me that a full bladder, as well as standing after sitting or laying can bring on strong contractions... at that point, they said to keep my bladder as empty as possible to prevent changes to my cervix due to the contractions, but now I'm at the point where I wonder if I keep my bladder full if it will help to bring on labor... lol

abbyhannah8

I knew I was in real labor because going to the bathroom didn't make my contractions stop!

slowden86

Glad to know I am not crazy lol.

Aimlc1281

I did for much of my 3rd trimester.  When I was turned away from the hospital the first time, they suggested drinking tons of water that night to get the contractions stronger.

FishNchips1

add me to the list! Stinks!