Slight bleeding in 8 months of pregnancy

The embryo is the tissue structure that the fetus uses to absorb nutrients in the pregnant mother. It is usually delivered by the mother after the fetus is born. However, the specific location of the embryo also plays an important role in the growth and development of the fetus and the delivery of the pregnant woman. Pregnant women with low placenta need to pay more attention. So what should you do if you have mild bleeding in the eighth month of pregnancy? Let’s find out with the editor below.

1. What to do if you have bleeding in the eighth month of pregnancy

Sudden spotting in the eighth month of pregnancy may be related to low-lying placenta, which is also the most common cause of bleeding in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. It is recommended that you conduct a detailed uterine B-ultrasound examination. Of course, if it is a problem with the embryo and the bleeding is very little, you only need to pay attention to rest limitation and exercise. If the bleeding is heavy or lasts for a long time, you can cooperate with relevant therapeutic drugs for treatment. In more serious cases, it may cause premature birth.

If bright red blood appears, the possibility of placenta previa cannot be ruled out. If there is only a small amount of blood in the stool, considering that it is caused by urinary tract infection, you should go to the hospital for a B-ultrasound to see the location of the embryo, and then do a routine urine test. According to the test results, symptomatic treatment can be solved. You should pay attention to rest, reduce activity, drink plenty of water, and keep the reproductive organs clean. At the same time, do a good job of B-ultrasound examination, carry out fetal treatment under the guidance of the doctor, have a reasonable diet, improve all-round nutrition, and do not eat irritating foods that are not conducive to the body's recovery.

Generally, spotting during pregnancy occurs 24 hours before the pain, but it can also occur several days before or even a week before delivery. If there is only light bleeding and the amount is small, the pregnant mother can stay at home for observation and just pay attention not to work too hard and avoid excessive exercise. If you experience bleeding, bleeding beyond your period, or abdominal pain, you should seek medical attention immediately.

In addition to prohibiting sexual intercourse, you should also maintain a stable mood, avoid an anxious environment, supplement adequate nutrition, and take some vitamin E orally. If the test tube embryo is normal and the cause of miscarriage is eliminated after rest and treatment, the bleeding will stop and pregnancy can continue.

2. What causes abdominal pain in pregnant women in the eighth month?

1. Frequent fetal movement

In the eighth month of pregnancy, the fetal movement is active, and the frequent movements make the expectant mother feel pain, but this kind of abdominal pain will naturally disappear after a while. This is normal. Of course, if the fetal movement is frequent for a long time, it is necessary to be highly vigilant, because it may mean that the fetus is in poor condition, such as lack of oxygen, which will cause great harm.

2. Frequent uterine contractions

Starting from the 28th week of pregnancy, the abdomen will experience "false contractions". If the pregnant woman stands or sits in the same posture for a long time, she will feel her abdomen stiffening from time to time (i.e. abdominal tightness). This is "false contractions". Its characteristics are that the time of occurrence is irregular and the degree is sometimes strong and sometimes weak. During labor, due to the expansion stimulation of the lower segment of the uterus caused by the descending fetal head, false contractions will become more and more frequent. This phenomenon is also normal.

3. Late-stage miscarriage

Late miscarriage mainly refers to the occurrence of abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding after 12 weeks of pregnancy. The process of late miscarriage is similar to childbirth. At first there are waves of abdominal pain due to uterine contractions, followed by placental separation and bleeding. Therefore, the situation is more serious than early pregnancy miscarriage, but generally late miscarriage rarely occurs.

4. Reflux esophagitis

In the late pregnancy, the fetus gradually expands and the intra-abdominal pressure also increases. If the fissure becomes wider, the lower end of the stomach can be pushed into the chest cavity through the widened esophageal fissure. This is medically called hiatal hernia. Because the upper opening of the stomach is loose, gastric juice, gas, and food in the stomach can reflux into the esophagus or mouth. Gastric juice irritates the esophageal mucosa, and reflux esophagitis occurs, which can cause abdominal pain in pregnant women. This situation occurs occasionally and needs to be treated in the hospital.

5. Ovarian cyst distortion

In the early, late or mid-term of pregnancy, as the uterus and attached organs enter the abdomen, it is easy for the uterus to become swollen and twisted, causing the expectant mother to have intermittent unilateral abdominal pain, accompanied by nausea, vomiting and exhaustion.

6. Severe uterine distortion

When a woman is pregnant, if the uterus has uterine fibroids, developmental malformations, or tumors in the uterus and ovaries, causing the uterus to be twisted more than 90 degrees, it may cause acute abdominal pain. In severe cases, it may also cause shock to the expectant mother or fetal distress. For abdominal pain caused by mild uterine twisting, it can be improved by bed rest, taking painkillers and changing the posture of the expectant mother. If it is severe, it can only be corrected by laparotomy. If the fetus is mature, cesarean section can also be performed at the same time.