32 weeks pregnant, stomach pain

The 32nd week of pregnancy is considered the late stage of pregnancy, because the baby at this time has gradually taken shape in the belly and has the shape of a baby. Some pregnant women find that they have a dull pain in their abdomen when they are 32 weeks pregnant. They will be very nervous and worried about miscarriage. Here we will tell you what is going on when you have a dull pain in your abdomen when you are 32 weeks pregnant.

What is the reason for the dull stomach pain at 32 weeks?

1. Threatened uterine rupture

Uterine rupture refers to the rupture of the uterine body or lower segment in late pregnancy or during delivery. It is an obstetric complication that directly threatens the life of the pregnant woman and the fetus. Uterine rupture more often occurs in patients with previous uterine wounds. Uterine rupture often occurs in an instant. Before that, the pregnant woman feels continuous severe pain in the lower abdomen, extreme restlessness, flushed face, and rapid breathing. This is a precursor to uterine rupture.

2. Placental abruption

The incidence of placental abruption in the late pregnancy is 0.5-1%, and it is more common in pregnant women with high blood pressure, smoking, and multiple births. The pain caused by placental separation is usually severe tearing pain in the lower abdomen, often accompanied by vaginal bleeding. 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, the abdominal pain is unbearable, the abdomen becomes hard, the fetal movement disappears, and even shock may occur. When the placenta is detached by more than 50%, it usually causes abnormal coagulation mechanism of the pregnant woman and fetal death.

3. Abdominal pain caused by false labor

In the late pregnancy, false labor may cause mild distension and pain in the lower abdomen. It often occurs in the dead of night and disappears at dawn. The frequency of contractions is inconsistent, the duration is not constant, the intervals are long and irregular, the intensity of contractions does not gradually increase, and there is no feeling of falling, and the symptoms are relieved during the day.

4. Fetal movement causes abdominal pain

Fetal movements are most noticeable between 28 and 32 weeks. At 20 weeks, the average number of fetal movements per day is about 200, which increases to 375 at 32 weeks. The number of fetal movements per day may range from 100 to 700. After 32 weeks, the fetus gradually occupies the space in the uterus, and his (her) space for movement will become smaller and smaller, but he (she) will occasionally still kick you very hard. When his or her head hits the muscles of your pelvic floor, you will suddenly feel like you have been hit hard.