Do mid-pregnancy contractions affect the fetus?

During the difficult and long ten months of pregnancy, expectant mothers will inevitably encounter some situations, but they must be handled and treated in time, especially women who are pregnant for the first time should pay more attention. For example, in the second trimester of pregnancy, some expectant mothers may experience uterine contractions due to accidental swallowing, improper behavior, and fatigue. Uterine contraction is a key indicator for expectant mothers to identify the condition of the fetus. Let us understand the impact of mid-pregnancy uterine contraction on the fetus.

Causes of uterine contractions

1. Fetal factors: When the fetus moves vigorously, it causes uterine contraction, but the intensity is not great; factors at the fetal level are beyond the control of expectant mothers, and do not pose a major risk factor.

2. Factors affecting pregnant women: Pregnant women themselves have diarrhea, peritonitis, appendicitis and other diseases; if the uterine contraction is caused by these factors, the expectant mother must not take it for granted and must seek medical attention immediately.

3. External environment: Excessive fatigue, fright, excessive exercise, excessive collision, unhealthy lifestyle (smoking, drinking), or taking certain medications during pregnancy can also cause uterine contractions. Expectant mothers should try to reduce uterine contractions caused by the external natural environment, take care to rest and avoid going to crowded public places. Note: No matter where the expectant mother finds her uterus contracting, she must quickly learn to put down what she is doing and find a quiet place to rest. "If you can sit, don't stand; if you can lie down, don't sit." The pain will be relieved after resting. If it is not relieved, she must go to the hospital for treatment.

What are the effects of mid-pregnancy contractions on the fetus?

1. The impact of unclear uterine contractions on the fetus:

Uterine contractions are mostly physiological phenomena. Mild uterine contractions may not be felt or may be similar to lower abdominal pain during menstruation. If the frequency of uterine contractions of expectant mothers is irregular and only occurs once in a long time, and can be improved by rest, then expectant mothers do not need to worry too much and no special solutions are needed! The most important thing is to follow regular pregnancy tests. But if the frequency is too high and there is no relief after more than an hour, you need to change your daily life to avoid uterine contractions.

2. The impact of frequent uterine contractions on the fetus

There must be a reason why the uterus contracts frequently. Uterine contractions can cause insufficient blood supply to the fetus. If the baby's weight is normal, the impact on it will be smaller. If the baby is underweight, frequent uterine contractions can cause delayed fetal language development, and in severe cases, can cause fetal death. If the frequency of uterine contractions is frequent, you need to go to a professional gynecological hospital for examination as soon as possible, and it is best to find out the cause of the frequent uterine contractions; if the growth and development of the fetus is normal, you can consider prenatal care. If there are abnormalities in the fetus, such as a weak fetal heartbeat, you may need to consider premature delivery.