What to do if you have frequent uterine contractions at night

Generally, pregnant women experience uterine contractions at night, because when they lie still at night, they are more aware and sensitive to uterine contractions. Some severe uterine contractions can cause uterine pain, which is often very unbearable for pregnant women. And when the uterus contracts to a certain extent, it means that the baby is about to come. At this time, you should be prepared for delivery. If a woman has frequent uterine contractions in the middle of the night, what should she do?

38 weeks pregnant, frequent uterine contractions at night

If you have a lot of contractions, you should rest immediately. It is best to lie down, then sit. Try not to stand. After rest, false labor contractions will be alleviated. If they are not effectively relieved, seek professional guidance in time. What pregnant women and their families need to know in advance is that if the frequency of uterine contractions occurs at 5 or 6 minutes/hour and is very regular, there is a possibility of premature birth.

During the expected period of delivery, when uterine contractions are accompanied by pain, this is a sign that the baby is about to be born. Regular uterine contractions occur every three minutes. If they are longer than three minutes, it means that the contractions are not enough; if they are less than three minutes, it means that the frequency is too frequent, which may cause insufficient blood supply to the uterus and cause fetal hypoxia.

Is it normal to have frequent false labor in late pregnancy?

In the weeks before the baby is born, most expectant mothers will experience false labor contractions, which have no regularity and inconsistent intensity. If false labor occurs frequently, expectant mothers should not take medication at will. Moreover, taking medication cannot relieve the contractions. At this time, pregnant women should rest more and pay special attention to protecting their abdomen.

If a pregnant woman is tired, excited, or has been standing or sitting in one position for a long time, her abdomen may feel hard and tight, which is called false labor. This is also a sign of approaching delivery. It is different from true uterine contractions. It will occur in the last two or three weeks of pregnancy. Expectant mothers do not need to worry too much as this is a normal phenomenon.

If the pain is severe, or even makes you uncomfortable or unable to live a normal life, you should seek professional help immediately.

After the above content introducing the frequent uterine contractions at night during the 38th week of pregnancy, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of the uterine contractions in the late pregnancy. In fact, the later the pregnancy, the calmer the pregnant woman should be. Don't panic. Pay attention to identifying the difference between uterine contractions and false labor, as well as fetal movements, so as not to make a fuss and scare yourself. Hope for a smooth delivery.