Long craving for bowel movement in late pregnancy

Many pregnant women will experience some discomfort during pregnancy. For example, in the late pregnancy, they always want to defecate. This is a problem that many people have. This is a relatively normal reaction in the late pregnancy. In addition, in the late pregnancy there may be spotting or bleeding, a significant increase or decrease in the number of fetal movements, reduced pressure in the upper abdomen, rupture of the amniotic membrane, and pain caused by temporary lack of oxygen. Below we will introduce to you in detail some reactions in late pregnancy!

1. The anus involuntarily wants to exert force and feels like defecation

This is a very important sign for multiparous women. The clinical evaluation is based on the findings of comprehensive internal examination, the data displayed on the fetal monitor, and the subjective consciousness of the mother. Internal examination mainly assesses the degree of cervical dilation, the length and thickness of the cervix, the fetal position, the position of the fetal head (whether it has descended), and whether there is amniotic fluid rupture. The fetal monitor mainly records changes in fetal heartbeat and the frequency and pressure of uterine contractions. The subjective awareness of a multiparous woman is her tolerance to uterine contractions and her sense of urge to defecate. Because the cervix of a multiparous woman is normally slightly dilated, when contractions become obvious, the cervix will dilate rapidly. At this time, you should take a deep breath, do not exert force, and go to the hospital as soon as possible.

2. Spotting or bleeding

This is a bloody discharge of mucus caused by the thinning and softening of the cervix, which is pink or dark red in color. If the amount of blood is small, there is no need to be hospitalized and just continue to observe. According to statistics, labor pains will begin within a week after the first period. Many plots in TV dramas use this as an important warning for childbirth, and it seems that there is some basis for this.

3. The number of fetal movements increases or decreases by more than 50%

Fetal movement accompanies the mother throughout her pregnancy. How can we tell that this is a reflection of fetal movement before delivery? In the later stages of pregnancy, because the fetus grows rapidly and the amniotic fluid decreases, the space for the fetus to move is relatively reduced, so the fetal movement will also be significantly reduced. Studies show that it takes an average of 2.7 hours a day to feel 10 fetal movements. Therefore, some experts suggest that as long as you feel the fetal movement 10 times within 2 hours, you can relax. Or you can count for one hour at a fixed time every day. If the number of fetal movements is within the average value, you can rest assured.

4. The pressure on the upper abdomen is reduced

Because the fetal head has descended into the pelvic cavity, breathing feels smoother and eating discomfort has also improved. Most first-time mothers will feel this change between 36 and 38 weeks, at which time they can start to pay attention to the onset of bleeding, water breaking, or labor pains.

5. Rupture of the amniotic membrane

Amniotic fluid is a clear, colorless, fishy-smelling liquid that flows continuously and involuntarily from the vagina. If you find that your water has broken, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. At this time, you will be recommended to be admitted to the hospital for delivery, and then appropriate treatment will be given depending on the contraction of the uterus.

6. Temporary lack of oxygen causes pain

The entire abdomen becomes very hard during contractions and very soft when there is no pain. Real labor pains are regular and increasingly frequent. At first, there may be a contraction every 10 minutes, each lasting 10-30 seconds. However, as labor progresses, contractions occur every 3-4 minutes, each lasting 30-60 seconds. The intensity and duration of the contractions are not reduced by massage, ambulation, bed rest, or medication. The most important thing is that the cervix will thin and dilate effectively. At this time, the doctor will usually first perform an internal examination to assess the condition of the cervix. If it is still very thick and has not expanded, the mother will be advised to go home and wait, continue to pay attention to fetal movement, and then look at the situation of labor pains. If there is water breaking or increased bleeding, return for a checkup.