What Is Lightening?

Lightening can happen a few weeks—or a few hours—before labor starts. You might find that you feel a bit lighter because your fetus isn’t pushing on your diaphragm anymore. They may feel lower in your pelvis, and you might find yourself going to the bathroom more often.

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