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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Forcing your stool out can cause haemorrhoids. Can ask from your gynae for lactulose(few dollars only), it will help soften the stool so don't need to strain too much. Probiotics helps too

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Home Pregnancy i never had constipation during pregnancy until now 38 weeks affect del