What's going on when I have frequent contractions but no bleeding or water breaking?

The fetus will be born from the mother's body after about 9 months, and the pregnant woman will experience severe uterine contractions for a period of time before delivery. At this time, the mother and the doctor must make all preparations to welcome the newborn. However, some women experience abnormal uterine contractions. For example, why do they have frequent contractions but no bleeding or water breaking?

False labor, also called prolonged labor. Its characteristics are that the time of occurrence is irregular and the degree varies from time to time. Before delivery, false labor will become more and more frequent due to the traction stimulation of the lower uterine segment caused by the descending fetal head. During the 36th to 38th week of pregnancy, the myometrium is in an insensitive state and uterine contractions rarely occur. After this transition period, the refractory period of the uterus ends and a series of physiological changes are completed in preparation for delivery.

The difference between false labor and true labor (labor contractions). Labor contractions become more regular and stronger, with dilation of the cervix, descent of the fetal head, and possible small amounts of vaginal bleeding (showing). False labor does not have these characteristics, but even for very skilled clinicians, it is difficult to distinguish frequent false labor from labor contractions based on symptoms alone, and further observation, monitoring and obstetric examination are required.

Treatment of frequent false labor:

1. Uterine contractions usually begin about a month before delivery, and expectant mothers will feel that the frequency of contractions is increasing. When calculating uterine contractions, if the number of contractions per hour is around 10, it is considered to be relatively frequent. You should go to the hospital in time and have the doctor identify the nature of the contractions to prevent premature birth. If the contractions are not very frequent and there is no abdominal pain, just rest.

2. It is important to note that you should not take any medication on your own to avoid damaging the fetus. Taking medicine generally cannot relieve the symptoms. At this time, pregnant mothers should pay attention to rest, especially avoid stimulating the abdomen. If uterine contractions are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, you need to go to the hospital immediately.

Pregnant mothers can learn regular breathing techniques to cope with uterine contractions.

① Lie down, close your eyes, relax your mind, and breathe deeply through your nose.

② Take deep breaths through your mouth to relax your abdomen.

③After inhaling through the nose, hold your breath, and then exhale deeply.