Why do I feel dull pain in my lower abdomen at 37 weeks of pregnancy?

Most pregnant women know that they will give birth after 10 months of pregnancy, which is generally around 37 to 42 weeks. At this time, mothers should exercise more, because the full-term baby has fully developed in the mother's belly and is about to come out to see the new world. During this period, our mothers will often have irregular stomach pain. If this happens, you should go to the hospital for examination in time. So why do you have a dull pain in your lower abdomen at 37 weeks of pregnancy?

Why do I feel dull pain in my stomach at 37 weeks of pregnancy?

1. Physiological abdominal pain

(1) The enlarged uterus compresses the ribs and causes abdominal pain

As the fetus continues to grow, the uterus also continues to grow. The enlarged uterus presses on the ribs and constantly stimulates the lower edge of the ribs, causing dull rib pain and abdominal pain in pregnant mothers.

This type of abdominal pain does not require treatment, and pregnant mothers can relieve the pain appropriately by sleeping on their left side.

(2) Abdominal pain caused by false labor

False labor usually occurs in the second and third trimesters. Starting from the 28th week of pregnancy, some pregnant women will experience false labor, while others will not experience it until after the 30th week of pregnancy. False labor occurs in late pregnancy, causing abdominal pain.

False labor is a normal phenomenon that occurs as the pregnancy progresses. Pregnant mothers should pay attention to distinguish between false labor and true labor and be prepared for delivery.

(3) Abdominal pain caused by fetal movement

Fetal movement is most significant between 28 and 32 weeks of pregnancy. After 32 weeks of pregnancy, the fetuses gradually grow larger and the space they have to move around in becomes smaller and smaller.

But they will still move from time to time, and when the fetus's head hits the pregnant mother's pelvic floor muscles, it will cause abdominal pain.

2. Pathological abdominal pain

(1) Pathological abdominal pain in late pregnancy, such as placental abruption. The degree of abdominal pain is affected by a combination of factors such as the size of the abruption area, the amount of blood, the internal pressure of the uterus, and whether the uterine muscle layer is damaged. In severe cases, symptoms such as unbearable abdominal pain, hardening of the abdomen, disappearance of fetal movement, and even shock may occur.

(2) If the pregnant mother suffers from gestational hypertension, chronic hypertension, abdominal trauma, etc., she will have a tearing pain in the lower abdomen, often accompanied by vaginal bleeding.

(3) If an expectant mother suddenly feels persistent severe pain in the lower abdomen, it may be a sign of premature birth or uterine rupture.

When any of the above pathological abdominal pain symptoms occur, pregnant mothers should go to the hospital for treatment in time and should not delay.