What are the signs of premature birth?

Pregnant women need to pay attention to many things in the late stages of pregnancy. Many pregnant women suffer from premature birth due to various reasons. Premature birth will have some impact on both themselves and the fetus. Therefore, when such a situation occurs, delivery should be carried out in time, and the specific approach should also be carried out according to the doctor's advice, otherwise it will endanger life. So what are the signs of premature birth? The following is a detailed introduction.

Signs of premature labor:

The lower abdomen becomes hard. After the 8th month, if your lower abdomen repeatedly becomes soft and hard and your muscles also feel hard and swollen, first keep quiet and go to the hospital for a check-up as soon as possible.

Bleeding. A small amount of bleeding is one of the signs of labor, but sometimes it is bleeding from the reproductive organs, which may increase the risk of abnormal labor. The bleeding can be stopped locally with clean gauze, cotton wool, or toilet paper pads.

Water breaks. If something like warm water flows out, it means early rupture of membranes. Some pregnant women can still give birth safely a few weeks later even if their water breaks early, but in general, contractions will start immediately after the water breaks. At this time, you can raise your waist, do not move your abdomen, and go to the hospital immediately.

Uterine contractions are the earliest sign of premature birth. During pregnancy, the uterus is usually relaxed. In the second trimester, the uterus may contract 3 to 5 times a day. At this time, the pregnant woman will feel her stomach is hard, but there is no pain. Generally, thinner pregnant women feel it more obviously. This is physiological uterine contraction. However, if the contractions occur too frequently, reaching more than 3 to 4 times per hour, it is no longer physiological and you should go to the hospital as soon as possible. In addition to being able to feel uterine contractions, if you experience soreness or a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen, waist or back, or pressure in the vulva, increased vaginal discharge, or even bleeding or water breaking, you should seek medical attention immediately.

The feeling of premature birth is similar to normal days, and it is difficult for pregnant women to judge premature uterine contractions, so they need the help of a doctor to confirm. If you have two or more of the following symptoms of preterm labor, call your health care provider.

1. Abnormal uterine contractions, frequent and regular contractions (more than 5 times per hour, lasting for two hours or more).

2. Spasmodic pain in the lower abdomen.

3. Dull pain in the lower back.

4. Increased pressure in the lower abdomen and thighs (heaviness in the pelvis).

5. Intestinal movement is faster than usual and during diarrhea.

6. Increased or abnormal vaginal discharge (especially if the discharge is watery, mucous, or has a slight bloody color).

After recognizing the signs of premature birth, pregnant women should pay attention to these when they are about to give birth. During the delivery process, they should use force completely according to the doctor's rhythm, which will help the delivery. If the pregnant woman has a premature birth, she can also choose a caesarean section, which will protect both the fetus and the pregnant woman.