Today I will share with you about the baby's potting.
In fact, during the third trimester of pregnancy, many mothers will ask the doctor, is the fetus in the basin? Entering the pot means that the goods are about to be unloaded. But how long after entering the pot, childbirth occurs?
Actually, this varies from person to person.
How long after entering the basin will give birth to a baby?
Entering the pot is a prelude to childbirth. Near the due date, the fetus will be in a "head down, hip up, full body curled up" posture, let his head into the mother's pelvic cavity, and with the pelvis without floating, in preparation for childbirth, which is what we call "into the pelvis".
How long after entering the basin will be born is like the time the fetus enters the basin, which varies from person to person.
Normally, the fetus enters the pot after 36 weeks of pregnancy and the time before delivery, and the first woman generally enters the pot earlier than the menstrual woman.
According to statistics, 80% to 90% of first-time women will enter the basin around 38 weeks of pregnancy, and 10% to 20% of the first-time women will not be able to enter the basin until they are about to give birth. Most women start to enter the pot after childbirth, and some expectant mothers will complete the potting process within a few days before childbirth.
Therefore, the fetus into the basin does not mean that it is about to give birth, and it can also be delivered smoothly without entering the basin.
5 changes after the fetus enters the pelvis?
Changes in the shape of the abdomen
The mother-to-be's belly may change from a "watermelon" to a "grapefruit" shape. This is because after the fetal treasure is placed in the basin, it is relatively lower, so the shape of the abdomen will also change with it.
Appetite gets better
Before entering the pelvis, the fetus will squeeze the mother's heart, stomach, lungs and other organs, so the expectant mother will have poor breathing, no appetite and other manifestations. After the fetus descends, the pressure on these organs will naturally be reduced, so the expectant mother's breathing will naturally be smooth and the meal will be fragrant.
Frequent urination, constipation
After the fetus enters the pelvis, the compression of the bladder and rectum will increase, and the symptoms of frequent urination and constipation of the expectant mother may become more serious.
Feeling of falling in the lower abdomen, pain in the genitals
After the fetus descends, it will compress the mother-to-be's sacrum and perineum, and there will be a feeling of swelling in the lower abdomen and a slight tenderness in the genitals. Therefore, after the fetus is put into the basin, the expectant mother should rest as much as possible and avoid lifting heavy objects to avoid premature rupture of membranes.
Irregular contractions
After the fetus enters the pelvis, it will compress the cervix, so the expectant mother may have symptoms of false contractions such as abdominal tightness, but the duration of this contractions is usually less than half a minute, and it is irregular and the strength is relatively weak. After rest, it will be significantly reduced, and there is an essential difference from the contractions during childbirth, and mothers must pay attention to the distinction.
These symptoms do not occur in every mother, some are pronounced, and some are not specifically variable. Therefore, judging whether the fetus has entered the basin cannot be determined by symptoms alone, but also by obstetrician examination.
What should I do if the fetus is delayed in entering the basin?
As we said above, some expectant mothers may enter the basin when they are about to give birth, which is caused by non-pathological factors and does not need to worry too much.
However, expectant mothers need to pay attention to the fact that abnormal fetal position, placenta previa, and expectant mother pelvic stenosis can also cause the fetus to be unable to enter the pelvis. At this time, the expectant mother needs to follow the doctor's guidance, have a punctual obstetric examination, and be prepared for a caesarean section.
If the fetal treasure cannot be put into the basin due to non-pathological factors, the following exercise methods can be used to help the baby enter the basin:
walk
Insisting on walking for 30 minutes a day can not only help the fetus into the pelvis, but also help the expectant mother relax the pelvic ligament and prepare for childbirth. It is best to choose a quiet place for walking, do not walk on the road, so as not to inhale car exhaust.
Kegel Movement
Kegel exercises can enhance the muscle tone of the pubic and coccyx of the pelvic floor of the expectant mother.
Method: Lie flat and inhale for 8 seconds while slowly tightening the vagina as hard as possible from the anus, taking care not to spread the force to other areas. Then exhale while slowly relaxing. Repeat 5 times, taking care not to overexert.
Leg stroke exercises
Method: Expectant mothers hold the back of the chair, fix the right leg, make a circle of the left leg, and then return to the preparatory action after doing it, and then change the legs to continue to do, 5-6 times in the morning and evening.
Yoga for pregnant women
This exercise can relax the muscles of the mother-to-be's waist and pelvis, increase the strength of the pelvic muscles and the physical strength of the expectant mother, and can lay a good foundation for the smooth delivery of the expectant mother.
When the mother exercises, it should be in moderation, the time should not be too long, and it should not be too tired. As soon as there is a feeling of exhaustion during exercise, it should be stopped immediately.
If after the above exercise, the fetus still can not enter the basin, the mother-to-be does not have to worry, everything is natural, can be a smooth birth as far as possible, can not be a normal birth and do not force, all based on the baby and their own health.
In addition, regardless of whether it is in the basin or not, once the third trimester has broken water, redness, and regular contractions, it means that the baby is about to come out and should be treated in time.