It is said that contraction pain is a "signal" that is about to start, so the closer it is to the due date, the more worried many expectant mothers are, and they do not know when the baby will be born.
There is a slight movement in the stomach, I think it is a sign before childbirth, the more the family is "waiting for the strict line", as soon as there is any movement, they rush to the hospital, but the result is often told by the doctor that it is a "oolong", and the doctor "sends" home, and the toss back and forth is really "unaffordable".
So, the abnormal feeling in the stomach in the third trimester must be a contraction?
Does having a contraction mean having a baby? Contractions are the key signs of labor, but the appearance of contractions mother-to-be should not be too panicked, this does not mean that the birth is imminent, nor can it rule out the possibility of false contractions, so expectant mothers should learn to judge the authenticity of contractions.
What is pseudo-contractions
Pseudostoconsions (also called prolonged contractions) are occasional uterine contractions. Before delivery, due to the traction stimulation of the lower part of the uterus due to the decline of the fetal head, the case of false contractions will become more and more frequent, as follows:
1. In the 2-3 weeks before delivery, pregnant women feel that there is slight waist soreness and irregular pain in the abdomen.
2. The duration of contractions is short (
3. Contractions often appear at night and disappear in the early morning. Contractions can be suppressed when doctors give strong sedatives.
Pseudo-contractions "fickle"
The timing of false contractions is extremely unstable, making it impossible to speculate, sometimes making pregnant mothers feel that there is no feeling after a short contraction, and sometimes it will torture pregnant mothers for a long time, and it will take the pregnant mother to experience a long contraction before it will stop.
At the beginning, the pregnant mother can feel a significant contraction of the uterine muscles, and then the lower part of the lower abdomen becomes hard, accompanied by a slight pain, and the whole stomach begins to tighten and harden;
The pain caused by false contractions is similar to the usual pain during menstruation, but this also varies from person to person, and the pain is irregular, only appearing in the lower part of the uterus and stopping after a few hours.
Note: Pregnant mothers in the third trimester of pregnancy should try not to touch the stomach for a long time, and do not stroke in a circle way, often touching the stomach, which will cause pseudo-contractions and lead to premature birth.
Pregnant mothers who have placen their placenta previa and show signs of premature birth must not touch their stomachs. Therefore, pregnant mothers must pay attention!
True palace contraction "rules and manners"
By the expected date of delivery, only painful and regular contractions are precursors to childbirth.
At the beginning, the uterus will contract every 10 minutes, and the pregnant mother will have a pain in the lower abdomen once. Gradually, the frequency of contractions becomes 1 contraction every 2 or 3 minutes, and the pain time is slowly extended, reaching 40-60 seconds, and the intensity of the pain is also more intense, at which time the abdomen will become very hard.
The strength and time of true contractions generally cannot be reduced by massage and movement, while the cervical opening will become thinner and gradually and effectively expanded.
Under normal circumstances, the doctor will recommend that the pregnant mother check once a week after 37 weeks of pregnancy, the doctor will evaluate the admission criteria of the pregnant mother, and will make appropriate arrangements, and the pregnant mothers do not have to be too anxious.
What situations do I need to go to the hospital right away?
True contractions
For first-time babies, if the mother's home is far from the hospital, more than 1 hour's drive, she can leave every 10 minutes of labor pain.
If the ride is close, you can leave every 5 minutes in the throes. Mothers who have already given birth to babies tend to have a faster labor journey, and it is best to go to the hospital every 10 to 15 minutes of contractions.
Poop sense
If the expectant mother has a feeling of defecation but does not have a real stool to excrete, accompanied by symptoms such as redness or regular contractions, she needs to seek medical attention immediately.
Broken amniotic fluid
This situation requires special attention, because the fetus does not have the protection of amniotic fluid, generally need to quickly go to the hospital for professional treatment, on the way, the mother should try to lie flat, you can put the pillow under the buttocks, raise the hips, try to keep the head low and the hips high, to prevent the umbilical cord from prolapsing.
Pregnant mothers who are close to the third trimester should not leave home too far, it is best to bring medical records with them and be prepared for admission to the hospital.