In the third trimester of pregnancy, when it is close to childbirth, the mother often doubts whether it is going to give birth because of a little wind and grass, sometimes the stomach appears a burst of contractions, and rushes to the hospital, but the doctor tells that this is only a false contractions before the time of delivery?
What is contraction?
Contractions, that is, the regular contraction of the uterus, is an important monitoring index of maternal obstetric examination in the clinic, and uterine contractions can cause the fetal heart rate to accelerate or slow down, and the condition of contractions can directly affect the activity and delivery of the fetal heart rate.
What is pseudo-contractions?
Pseudo-contractions refer to the involuntary contractions and relaxation of the uterus after 4 months of pregnancy. This is due to the pulling irritation of the lower part of the uterus caused by the decline of the fetal head as the fetus grows, and pseudo-contractions can help the uterus grow, and the closer to the expected date of delivery, the more frequent the case of pseudo-contractions will become.
Pseudo-contractions are characterized by irregular occurrence, no periodicity, no pain, and the degree is sometimes strong and sometimes weak.
Pseudo-contractions coping methods
If you feel that the uterine contractions are more frequent, it is recommended that the mother quickly find a place to rest, do not stand if you can sit, and do not sit if you can lie.
Usually pseudo-early-onset uterine contractions can be relieved after a short break, and if they are not relieved, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In the weeks leading up to childbirth, the uterine muscles are more sensitive and there will be irregular uterine contractions that last for a short time, are weak, or are limited to the lower part of the uterus. After a few hours, it stops and does not open the cervical opening, so it is not a contraction in labor.
Does pseudo-contractions have an effect on the fetus?
If the pain of the mother is not very strong when pseudo-contractions occur, it generally has no effect on the pregnant mother and the fetus, and it can be relieved by paying attention to the rest symptoms. But be careful not to do long, strenuous exercise during pregnancy, otherwise the uterus may send a "signal" of protest again.
While resting, Bao Mom should always observe her physical condition. If false contractions are too frequent, occurring more than 5 times per hour, be alert to the possibility of premature birth and need to go to the hospital for examination.
What should I do if I encounter true contractions?
When real contractions come, in addition to the phenomenon of abdominal stiffness, there will be pain and increased vaginal discharge, and even a small amount of bleeding. True contractions are manifested as contractions gradually becoming regular, becoming more and more intense, prolonging the duration, and shortening the interval, such as the interval time of 2-3 minutes, lasting 50-60 seconds.
If there is a true contraction, the mother is already full-term, and she can go to the hospital to wait for delivery. If you have not yet reached term, the doctor will combine the specific situation of the mother to choose whether to need fetal protection treatment.
In the third trimester of pregnancy, the mother should pay attention to distinguishing between false contractions and true contractions, and respond to different contractions in time. I hope that Bao Mama can produce smoothly and unload the goods as soon as possible!