Constipation at 38+ weeks

I never had constipation during my pregnancy until now at 38 weeks !!! Will it affect my delivery ? I am opting for natural delivery , and also I have been trying to squat and force my self to shit but barely anything or very very small pieces comes out. Will this affect the baby if I keep forcing myself and also will it increase my dilation ??? Feeling abit hopeless now.

Jan

Excited to become a mum

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i have constipation since my 1st trimester and now im already 35weeks. i even have hammoroids. straining your stool out will not affect the baby but I'd suggest you take stool softener. my gynae gave me figs syrup, it does help. i still have constipation though (my stool is like small stones) but atleast i dont have to strain myself or force them out like before.

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