Where are the contraction pains?

If the due date arrives, expectant mothers need to be prepared. As delivery approaches, pregnant women will experience uterine contractions. If accompanied by pain, water breaking, and bleeding, these are all signs of imminent delivery and she must go to the hospital quickly. Uterine contractions have a certain regularity before delivery, and each time goes from weak to strong, with intervals in between. The location of uterine contraction pain is in the lower abdomen. Let’s take a look at the detailed introduction.

Where does the contraction hurt?

Starting from the 28th week of pregnancy, false contractions will often occur in the abdomen. If a pregnant woman stands or sits in the same posture for a long time, she will feel her abdomen hardening from time to time. This is called false labor, which is characterized by irregular timing and varying degrees of intensity. 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. 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. False labor indicates that pregnant women will soon go into labor, so they should be prepared, such as getting enough rest and eating more high-energy foods such as chocolate to conserve their energy.

The contractions before delivery are rhythmic. Each contraction goes from weak to strong and lasts for a period of time, usually 30-40 seconds. After disappearing, it enters an interval period of 5-6 minutes. At the beginning, the pain occurred two or three times in half an hour, each time lasting 45 seconds, which was still bearable. Later, it became twice in 10 minutes, each time lasting 2-3 minutes. Only then did it truly turn into effective uterine contraction, and the cervix would gradually open under such contraction.

There will be pain during contractions and a tightness when you touch your belly. If there is contraction pain and spotting or discharge, these are symptoms of labor. But everyone's situation will be different.

To prevent uterine contractions, pay attention to the following.

First, don’t walk too much or lift too much heavy objects. Lifting heavy objects can cause strain on the abdomen and easily lead to uterine contractions.

Second, lying down and resting and keeping quiet when you are tired will be very effective.

Third, don’t accumulate stress. Mental fatigue, like physical fatigue, can lead to various problems. The accumulated stress can also easily cause the abdomen to become hard. It is best to relax both physically and mentally.

Fourth, prevent catching cold. Air conditioning makes the lower limbs and waist too cold, which can easily cause uterine contractions. It is also important to wear socks and cover yourself with a blanket to prevent catching a cold.