I have a dull pain in my lower abdomen at 5 months of pregnancy

After five months of pregnancy, pregnant mothers enter the late stage of pregnancy. The body of pregnant women in the late pregnancy is very heavy and their movements are also restricted to a certain extent. At this time, many pregnant women will also experience false labor, with intermittent dull pain, and their children are very likely to be born prematurely. Next, let's take a look at what causes the lower abdomen pain during the fifth month of pregnancy?

1. Premonition of uterine rupture

Uterine rupture refers to the rupture of the uterine body or the lower segment of the uterus in late pregnancy or during delivery. It is an obstetric complication that directly threatens pregnancy and fetal life. Uterine rupture is more common in patients who have experienced uterine trauma. Uterine rupture often occurs in an instant. Before pregnancy and delivery, you will feel continuous severe pain in the lower abdomen, extreme restlessness, flushed face, and difficulty breathing. This is a precursor to uterine rupture.

2. Placental abruption

The incidence of placental abruption in the late pregnancy is 0.5-1%, which is generally more common in pregnant women with high blood pressure, smoking, and twins. The pain caused by placental detachment is generally severe tearing pain in the lower abdomen, often accompanied by vaginal bleeding. The degree of abdominal pain is affected by comprehensive factors such as the size of the abruption area, the amount of blood, the level of internal uterine pressure, and whether the uterine muscle layer is damaged. In severe cases, there may be unbearable abdominal pain, hard abdomen, decreased fetal movement, and even shock. When the placenta detaches by more than 50%, it usually causes coagulation disorders in pregnant women and fetal death.

3. Abdominal pain caused by false labor

In the late pregnancy, false labor may cause mild distension and pain in the lower abdomen. It often occurs in the dead of night and disappears at dawn. The frequency of labor contractions is inconsistent, the duration is unstable, the intervals are long and irregular, the intensity of uterine contractions will not increase gradually, there is no feeling of falling, and the symptoms are relieved during the day.

4. Abdominal pain caused by fetal movement

The baby's fetal movements are most obvious between 28 and 32 weeks. At 20 weeks, the average frequency of fetal movements per day is about 200 times, which increases to 375 times at 32 weeks. The number of fetal movements per day may be close to 100 to 700 times. After 32 weeks, the fetus gradually occupies the space in the uterus, and his (her) activity space will become smaller and smaller, but he (she) will sometimes kick you very hard. When his or her head hits the muscles of your pelvic floor, you will suddenly feel like you have been hit hard.

In addition, not all lower abdominal pain is bad for the baby. If you experience lower abdominal pain during pregnancy, pregnant mothers should not panic or scare themselves. If you feel uncomfortable, you should seek medical attention immediately. I hope this article can help you all!