Why are contractions more likely to occur when lying down?

After a woman becomes pregnant, her body will experience some normal physiological phenomena that are common during pregnancy. However, for women who are pregnant for the first time, the appearance of these normal physiological phenomena, such as uterine contractions, is often confusing and even worrying because they do not understand the situation. When uterine contractions occur, it is usually in the late stage of pregnancy, and the uterine contractions will be more severe when lying flat. So why is it easier for the uterus to contract when lying down? Let's find out below.

Why is it easier for the uterus to contract when lying down?

1. Uterine contraction, in simple terms, is uterine contraction. Uterine contraction accompanied by abdominal pain in the late pregnancy can be used as an important step to distinguish the onset of labor. Its response changes slowly during pregnancy, from being irregular to gradually becoming regular. At the beginning, the amplitude is relatively small and the duration is very short. As the delivery date approaches, not only the amplitude increases, but the interval decreases and the duration increases.

2. In fact, the uterine contractions may not be felt or may be the same as the lower abdominal pain during menstruation. The degree of pain varies from person to person. When the uterus contracts, you will feel mild pain. After a while, the pain will gradually increase, the intervals will decrease, and the pain duration will increase.

3. Uterine contractions surge like a wave, with waves of pain spreading to the lower abdomen, or a feeling of lower back pain and constipation. This type of uterine contraction is a preparation for the birth of the newborn. So this little pain is nothing, as long as you cooperate with the doctor and use the breathing exercises you have trained to coordinate the contraction of the uterus, you can successfully pass the delivery.

Should I walk more or rest during uterine contractions?

1. Whether you can get out of bed and move around before and after delivery depends on whether the expectant mother's amniotic fluid has broken. For expectant mothers whose water has not broken, they should be encouraged to get out of bed and exercise, which can relieve pain to a certain extent.

2. Activities are helpful to adjust the fetal position. Some minor abnormal fetal position can be corrected automatically through activities, which is beneficial to the smooth progress of the delivery process. Lying still in bed can easily lead to abnormal fetal position.

3. If the doctor assesses that there are no high-risk factors for umbilical cord prolapse, especially if the expectant mother has not had her water broken, it is completely fine before and after delivery, and she should be encouraged to get out of bed and move more, with the level of activity being such that she does not feel tired.

The above is a detailed introduction on "Why it is easier for the uterus to contract when lying down". I hope it will be helpful to everyone after understanding it. When uterine contractions occur, expectant mothers must also be clear whether they are true contractions or false contractions. If they are true contractions, it means that the birth is imminent, and you must go to the hospital to give birth at this time. If they are false contractions, you cannot be careless and must pay attention to your physical condition at any time and anywhere.