Frequent but painless contractions in late pregnancy

In the late stages of pregnancy, the fetus in the mother's belly has already fully developed. At this time, whether it is a full-term birth or a premature baby, the baby can survive. In the later stages of pregnancy, many pregnant women notice that their abdomen becomes hard. This condition may be fetal movement or frequent uterine contractions. So why do uterine contractions occur frequently but without pain in late pregnancy?

1. Is it normal to have frequent but painless uterine contractions in late pregnancy?

Is it normal to have frequent but painless uterine contractions in the late pregnancy? It is considered that it is labor due to uterine contractions. In this case, if the pregnancy check-up meets the conditions for normal delivery, medication can be used to induce labor. If frequent uterine contractions occur after 37 weeks of pregnancy, it means that the baby is about to be born.

Pregnant mothers can first assess on their own whether this uncomfortable situation can be recovered on its own? If it is not good, then you should first assess the frequency of uterine contractions yourself. If the mother who is having her first child experiences contractions more than three times within ten minutes, or if the mother who is having her second child or above experiences contractions once within ten minutes, then you need to go to the hospital outpatient department to assess whether you need to be hospitalized for delivery. Since the baby is full-term at this time and not premature, in addition, if the amniotic fluid ruptures, vaginal bleeding is heavy, or the baby's fetal movement is significantly reduced after 37 weeks of pregnancy, you need to go to the hospital for a physical examination immediately.

If frequent uterine contractions occur between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy, you need to pay more attention and prevent premature birth. This type of pregnant mother must be aware of what constitutes abnormal uterine contractions, and distinguish between false uterine contractions and premature uterine contractions. If the regular level is very normal and they occur more and more frequently, it is best to see a doctor as soon as possible, as the fetus may need to be nurtured.

Some pregnant women belong to the high-risk group of premature birth. Frequent uterine contractions indicate that the uterus is unstable and they may also be at risk of premature birth. They should go to a professional hospital for examination in time.

2. The difference between uterine contractions and fetal movements in late pregnancy

Most healthy pregnant women feel that abdominal tightness is very normal, which is a response to uterine contractions. When the abdomen tightens, it usually does not feel painful, sometimes it is a mild feeling like menstrual pain, each time is very short, about less than 1 minute, and often occurs after the pregnant mother is tired. The baby's fetal movement does not mean that the entire abdomen becomes tight and hard. It only hardens in a certain part of the abdomen, and sometimes it can touch the baby's body.

1. The feeling of fetal movement: Fetal movement is the feeling that the mother feels when the fetus moves in the amniotic fluid in the uterus and hits the endometrium. The mother feels different when the fetus moves in different ways and amounts. In fact, the baby will start to move in the womb 9 weeks after conception, but the energy is very small. It is not until the 16th to 20th week of pregnancy that the movement is large enough for the mother to feel it.

2. The difference between uterine contractions and fetal movements in late pregnancy: Fetal movements are intermittent, and the position of fetal movements is consistent with the position of the fetus in the uterus, and they often change. If the entire uterus becomes hard, the pregnant woman will feel swollen, heaving, and sometimes even have a urge to urinate or pee.