What is the sinking feeling during pregnancy?

Women will experience many discomforts after becoming pregnant. In addition to the nausea and vomiting of early pregnancy, there will also be a feeling of falling. So what is the feeling of falling during pregnancy? It can be said that this phenomenon is quite complicated. Generally, this feeling will only occur in the late pregnancy when the fetus is too large and enters the pelvis. If there is a severe feeling of falling in the early stage, it is necessary to consult a doctor in time.

In early pregnancy, a slight feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen is normal. A mild feeling of heaviness is normal, but it should not be accompanied by pain or vaginal bleeding. Early pregnancy reactions usually appear about 6 weeks after amenorrhea, but due to different individual circumstances, the circumstances of early pregnancy reactions may also be different, so make sure to get more rest.

The abdominal pain and feeling of falling in the late pregnancy are because the fetus feels descending. As the fetal presenting part descends into the pelvic entrance, the fundus of the uterus descends. Pregnant women will feel comfortable in the upper abdomen, eat more, and breathe more quickly, but there will be discomfort and heaviness in the lower abdomen. In the short term, there will be slightly more frequent fetal movements, irregular abdominal tightness, a feeling of falling, back pain, and spotting. If the above conditions occur and it is not a special pregnancy, there is no need to rush to the hospital and you can rest at home.

Pregnant women need to stay in bed absolutely, preferably in the left side lying position, which can reduce the pressure on the inferior vena cava, increase the amount of blood returning to the heart, reduce spontaneous uterine contractions, relieve the right rotation of the uterus, increase the blood circulation in the uterus, improve the fetal oxygen supply and nutrient metabolism, and benefit the fetal growth and development. Avoid activities that induce uterine contractions, such as lifting heavy objects, sexual intercourse, etc., and be cautious when performing rectal and vaginal examinations. Keep the perineum clean and dry to prevent infection.

Keep the environment quiet, the air in the ward fresh, and provide appropriate living care. Insist on getting enough rest and a happy mood, because mental stress can cause constriction of small blood vessels throughout the body, leading to high blood pressure; on the other hand, sleep disorders caused by stress can also aggravate the progression of the disease. Monitor the fetal heart rate once every 2 to 4 hours, teach the pregnant woman to count the fetal movements by herself, observe the fetal movements regularly, and closely monitor the pregnant woman's vital signs and subjective symptoms.

Through the above introduction, everyone has a general understanding of what the feeling of falling during pregnancy is. Since the reasons for the feeling of falling are different in different stages, the effects on physical health and even fetal development are also different. Therefore, no matter what kind of discomfort occurs during pregnancy, you need to ask a doctor so that you can relax.