Why do I feel bloating and pain down there at 39 weeks?

The 39th week of pregnancy is already the third trimester, and the birth is possible at any time. Most pregnant women will experience varying degrees of discomfort after entering the third trimester. Some pregnant women will experience swelling and pain in the lower part. In fact, there are many reasons for this phenomenon, but pregnant women must pay attention to it to avoid serious consequences for pregnant women and fetuses. So what is the reason for swelling and pain in the lower part at 39 weeks?

What is the reason for the swelling and pain below at 39 weeks?

The distension and pain below may be the pain caused by the baby entering the pelvis, or it may be the pain caused by labor. You need to go to the hospital for a check-up.

Symptoms before delivery in pregnant women

Symptom 1: Uterine fundus drops

About two weeks before delivery, the fundus of the uterus of a primipara will drop, and at this time the pregnant woman will feel that her breathing is easier than before, her upper abdomen will become relaxed, the discomfort and pressure in the stomach will be reduced a lot, and her food intake will increase significantly.

Symptom 2: Feeling of oppression in the lower abdomen

As the fundus of the uterus descends, the part of the fetus that is exposed first during delivery has already descended to the pelvic opening, so there will be a feeling of bladder compression and lower abdominal distension. At this time, pregnant women will experience frequent urination, and it will be inconvenient to walk, and they will also feel back and leg pain.

Symptom three: spotting

Women's cervix will have secretions discharged. Under normal circumstances, cervical secretions are viscous liquids, and then form mucus plugs to prevent bacteria from invading the uterine cavity. In the last few weeks of pregnancy, not only will the vaginal discharge increase, but the cervical secretions will also increase, and the secretions will also be more viscous.

This mucus plug will be discharged as labor begins and the uterus contracts regularly. However, since the fetal membrane at the uterine os and the uterine wall will separate during delivery, there will be a small amount of bleeding. Bloody show actually refers to the vaginal discharge of this mixture of blood and uterine mucus plug.

Showing blood is a relatively reliable sign that labor is about to begin. However, if the amount of bleeding is larger than usual, it may be placental abruption. At this time, you should go to the hospital for treatment in time.

Symptom 4: Regular abdominal pain

Initially, the pain usually occurs every 10 minutes and lasts about 30 seconds. After that, the interval becomes shorter and the pain duration gradually increases.

Symptom 5: Water breaking

In short, it is the amniotic fluid flowing out of the vagina. Due to the strong contraction of the uterus, the pressure in the uterine cavity increases, causing the cervix to dilate, the fetal head to descend, and the fetal membrane to rupture. The amniotic fluid then flows out of the vagina. The rupture of amniotic fluid is the biggest sign of labor.