How long do false labor contractions last?

Uterine contractions are a common phenomenon in the middle and late stages of pregnancy. Similar to fetal movements, they become more and more frequent as the fetus develops. Uterine contractions are divided into false contractions and true contractions. The pain and duration of true contractions are regular, while the duration of false contractions varies, sometimes lasting a few minutes, and sometimes longer. This article introduces the specific content about false labor, let’s take a look.

1. How long do false labor contractions usually last?

The duration of false labor is easy. In the late pregnancy, false labor is a common phenomenon. Pregnant women can judge it as long as they pay close attention and do not need to be too nervous. If a pregnant woman stands or sits in the same posture for a long time, she will feel her abdomen hardening from time to time. This is called false labor.

False labor, also known as prolonged labor, occurs when the intervals between contractions vary, from once every ten minutes to once every hour or more. There is no regular pattern, and the duration of each contraction is also different, ranging from a few minutes to more than ten minutes. This phenomenon is more likely to occur when the expectant mother feels tired or excited. It is one of the signs of approaching delivery, but it is different from the real regular uterine contractions before delivery, so it is also called "false labor contractions". It often occurs within 2-3 weeks before delivery.

Before delivery, false labor will become more and more frequent due to the traction and stimulation of the lower part of the uterus by the descending fetal head. If the above symptoms only occur occasionally and do not last long, and there is no vaginal bleeding, there is no need to be nervous, as they are mostly normal. If the above phenomena occur frequently with short intervals, and there are obvious abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, etc., you should go to the hospital in time to avoid accidents.

2. Precautions for pregnant women in late pregnancy

Pregnant women in the late stages of pregnancy are advised to avoid walking too far and not standing for too long. If you have time, carefully record every regular fetal movement. In addition, participating in some childbirth courses appropriately and learning more about related content will make expectant mothers feel more at ease and feel more relaxed.