How painful is it to have a real contraction?

The pain during true uterine contractions will have a certain regularity, but the frequency of the pain will become more frequent. You may even find that your uterus is hardening, or your abdomen is feeling a little tight. At this time, you must ensure your emotional stability and don't panic too much. Only by staying calm can you make the pain less severe.

Normally, the uterus feels soft. When contractions are severe and frequent, the uterus becomes hard, and the abdomen feels tight and even painful.

Who is prone to frequent uterine contractions?

When pregnant women move around a lot, lack sleep, or engage in work that is stressful and tiring, their stomachs are prone to become tight and swollen, which are uncomfortable uterine contractions.

When are contractions more frequent?

The closer to the end of pregnancy, the higher the frequency will be. This kind of contraction is like a prenatal uterine exercise. The frequency is irregular, non-cyclical, and painless. The pregnant woman herself will not feel uncomfortable, and usually this kind of contraction will disappear automatically.

Internal causes of frequent uterine contractions

Some pregnant women are at high risk of premature birth. Dr. Kang Lin explained that frequent uterine contractions indicate that the uterus is less stable and there may be a risk of premature birth. There are many reasons for premature birth. The following are some common reasons and risk factors:

1. Inflammation and infection in the uterus (the most common cause).

2. Placental abnormalities: such as placenta previa and placental abruption.

3. Uterine abnormalities: such as polycornuate uterus and uterine fibroids.

4. An enlarged uterus: for example, pregnancy with multiple fetuses or excessive amniotic fluid.

5. Incompetent cervix (painless cervical dilatation).

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About a month before delivery, contractions begin. Some people don’t feel anything at the beginning. Only when they touch their belly with their hands will they feel the contractions, and pregnant mothers will feel that the frequency of contractions is getting higher and higher. Generally, when calculating uterine contractions, if the number of contractions per hour is around 10, it is considered relatively frequent. You should go to the hospital in time and take some drugs to inhibit uterine contractions under the guidance of a doctor to prevent premature birth.

If the contractions are not very frequent and there is no abdominal pain, just rest.

It should be noted that you should not take medicine on your own, and taking medicine generally cannot relieve the symptoms. At this time, pregnant mothers should pay attention to rest, especially avoid stimulating the abdomen. If uterine contractions are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, for example, pain that makes you restless and affects your work and life, you need to go to the hospital for treatment.