Bladder pain in late pregnancy

When a woman becomes pregnant, her body will undergo many changes, and the body will also undergo different changes as the pregnancy progresses. When the pregnant woman reaches the late stage of pregnancy, she will experience bladder pain. This is mainly because the growing fetus presses on the bladder, especially when the fetus moves, the bladder pain will become more obvious. This phenomenon will disappear after the pregnant woman gives birth.

Bladder pain in late pregnancy

Bladder pain in late pregnancy may be caused by the fetus pressing on the bladder. In the late pregnancy, the fetus has basically entered the pelvis, and after entering the pelvis, the fetus's head will press on the bladder. In the later stages of pregnancy, as the growing fetus presses on the bladder, pregnant women will experience frequent urination, and even urine overflow if the abdominal pressure increases slightly. This phenomenon will gradually disappear after delivery. As long as the number of fetal movements is normal, it is generally fine.

What does a large arc of fetal movement mean in late pregnancy?

1. Before going to bed at night. In the late pregnancy, the baby moves the most at night. On the one hand, he is more energetic, and on the other hand, pregnant mothers can usually calm down and feel the baby's fetal movements at this time, so they will feel that the baby moves particularly frequently.

2. After meals. After eating, the blood sugar level in the pregnant mother's body increases, and the baby is "full and full" and has strength, so the fetal movement will become more frequent than before the meal.

3. When taking a bath. It may be because pregnant mothers feel more relaxed when taking a bath, and this emotion will be conveyed to the baby, making him more energetic.

Precautions in late pregnancy

Sleeping position in late pregnancy:

In the late stages of pregnancy, it is best to sleep on your left side, with the leg on the side close to the bed kept bent. With the ventral side against the bed, you will feel safer. For expectant mothers whose legs are often swollen, they can put pillows or bolsters under their legs to raise their legs when lying on their side. This improves blood circulation in the legs and reduces fatigue. Avoid sleeping on your stomach or back during pregnancy. Sleeping on your stomach with your abdomen pressed is not good for the fetus or the pregnant woman; sleeping on your back in the late pregnancy will cause the enlarged uterus to press on the spine and hinder blood circulation.

stomachache:

In the late stages of pregnancy, expectant mothers may sometimes experience lower abdominal pain due to false labor when resting at night. The pain usually lasts only a few seconds, with intervals of up to several hours. It is not accompanied by a feeling of falling, and the symptoms will be relieved during the day. If an expectant mother suddenly feels persistent severe pain in the lower abdomen, it may be premature birth or a sign of uterine rupture. You should go to the hospital for treatment in time and do not delay.

Have loose bowels:

Once an expectant mother develops diarrhea, the main treatment measure is appropriate fluid replacement to replenish the water and electrolytes lost due to diarrhea, especially potassium ions, and the calories lost due to diarrhea. At the same time, the fetus should be closely observed to see if it is in good condition and whether there are any signs of premature birth.

Late pregnancy diet:

As pregnancy approaches the end, the fetus will move further down the pelvic cavity, so the pressure on the gastrointestinal tract will decrease and the appetite will become strong again. Mothers in the late stages of pregnancy should increase their protein intake and try to eat more animal protein and soy foods. You should also take in an appropriate amount of essential fatty acids and eat some animal liver to supplement iron.

Fetal toxicity:

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that fetal toxins are mainly dampness and heat, which are accumulated by mothers during pregnancy and may cause eczema in babies after birth. Expectant mothers should have a balanced diet throughout the pregnancy. They should eat some nourishing foods to ensure nutritional intake, and they should also eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to ensure the intake of various nutrients and keep bowel movements smooth. Pregnant women are not recommended to consume food containing drugs or medicinal ingredients.

Fetal movement:

If the fetal movement is frequent in the late pregnancy (fetal movement is greater than or equal to 30 times/12 hours or greater than or equal to 4 times/hour), it is also normal, so the expectant mother does not need to worry too much. The number of fetal movements will vary depending on the time. Generally speaking, fetal movements are more frequent at night and less frequent in the morning.

Edema:

Expectant mothers who suffer from edema in the late pregnancy should pay attention to their diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, and eat less high-salt foods, which will help reduce swelling. No matter what the cause of pregnancy edema, drug treatment cannot completely solve the problem. It is necessary to improve nutrition and increase protein intake in the diet to increase the albumin content in the plasma and change the colloid osmotic pressure in order to bring the water in the tissues back to the blood.