What is the reason for frequent uterine contractions at 34 weeks of pregnancy?

Uterine contractions are the most common condition that occurs in pregnant women in the late stages of pregnancy. Generally speaking, the intensity and frequency of uterine contractions in different pregnant women in the late stages of pregnancy are also different. The symptoms of uterine contractions are most frequent at 34 weeks of pregnancy. At this time, in order to avoid frequent uterine contractions affecting the growth of the fetus, pregnant women need to actively find out the reasons for frequent uterine contractions. So, what is the reason for frequent uterine contractions at 34 weeks of pregnancy?

Uterine contraction is an important feature of labor. In short, it is the regular contraction of the uterus. The contractions are irregular and weak at first, then gradually become regular, becoming increasingly stronger, lasting longer, and with shorter intervals, such as an interval of 2-3 minutes, lasting 50-60 seconds. The last few months of pregnancy are characterized by irregular contractions, especially in the last few weeks. After the fetal movement, just put your hands on your abdomen and you will feel your abdomen hardening from time to time. This type of contraction is irregular, non-cyclical, and painless.

Frequent uterine contractions at 34 weeks of pregnancy are normal. In fact, uterine contractions not only occur during delivery in the late pregnancy, but weak uterine contractions can even exist as early as 14 weeks of pregnancy. During contractions, you will feel your stomach suddenly tighten, accompanied by slight pain, and sometimes back pain. At this time, uterine contractions are infrequent (generally less than 10 times a day), irregular, and asymmetrical. The intrauterine pressure is not high during contractions, and generally does not cause cervical dilation.

In the third trimester, as the fetus continues to grow, the burden on the expectant mother's abdomen and body reaches its "peak". In addition, as delivery is approaching, the frequency of abdominal pain will increase significantly compared to the second trimester. These abdominal pains are normal physiological reactions and do not require special treatment. Common ones include:

1. False labor. False labor usually occurs at night and is rare during the day. It has the "three no" characteristics: inconsistent frequency of labor, inconsistent duration, and no increase in strength of labor. During uterine contractions, pregnant women feel slight distension and pain in the lower abdomen, but the degree is not too severe.

2. Placental abruption. Another common abdominal pain in late pregnancy is placental abruption. If the expectant mother suffers from pregnancy-induced hypertension, chronic hypertension, or has suffered abdominal trauma during pregnancy, she should be more careful. Tearing pain in the lower abdomen is a typical symptom of placental abruption, and is often accompanied by vaginal bleeding. In severe cases, the pregnant woman's abdomen becomes hard and fetal movement disappears. This is one of the most critical obstetric emergencies and rescue efforts must be made every second to ensure the safety of mother and baby.

From the above, we can see that when a pregnant woman's pregnancy reaches week 34, it is actually normal for her to experience frequent uterine contractions. Generally speaking, the body of the fetus continues to expand in the late pregnancy stage, so a large bulge will appear on the woman's abdomen, and the symptoms of uterine contractions will become more intense. Therefore, female friends do not need to worry too much when uterine contractions occur.