What is the reason for dull abdominal pain at 35 weeks of pregnancy?

The period from 35 to 42 weeks of pregnancy is the late stage of pregnancy, and the baby in the belly is about to come out to see the new world. If a pregnant woman experiences irregular stomach pain in the late stages of pregnancy, this is a normal reaction and there is no need to be so nervous. She should go to the hospital for examination in time to see if she is about to give birth. If it is pathological, appropriate measures should be taken in time. What is the reason for the dull pain in the abdomen at 35 weeks of pregnancy?

In the late stages of pregnancy, the baby's head has already entered the pregnant woman's pelvis and will fall due to the increase in weight. At this time, expectant mothers will also experience irregular uterine contractions. When the pregnancy reaches the 37th week, the pregnant mother feels a dull pain in the abdomen, which is normal. The editor recommends that expectant mothers pay attention to proper exercise and get more rest. If they feel unwell, they can go to the nearest hospital for examination to rule out physical abnormalities due to illness.

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.