What to do if false labor occurs frequently in late pregnancy

The late pregnancy is a critical period for pregnant women, because this period means that the baby will be born soon. Therefore, if some uncomfortable symptoms occur in the late pregnancy, it will definitely make pregnant women feel very uneasy. I guess many pregnant women have experienced frequent false labor in late pregnancy. So what should we do if we have frequent false labor in late pregnancy? Please see the detailed introduction below.

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. False labor, also known as prolonged labor, occurs when the intervals between contractions vary, from once every ten minutes to once every hour or more. There is no regular pattern, and the duration of each contraction is also different, ranging from a few minutes to more than ten minutes. This phenomenon is more likely to occur when the expectant mother feels tired or excited. It is one of the signs of approaching delivery, but it is different from the real regular uterine contractions before delivery, so it is also called "false labor contractions". It often occurs within 2-3 weeks before delivery. Before delivery, false labor will become more and more frequent due to the traction and stimulation of the lower part of the uterus by the descending fetal head. If the above symptoms only occur occasionally and do not last long, and there is no vaginal bleeding, there is no need to be nervous, as they are mostly normal. If the above phenomena occur frequently with short intervals, and there are obvious abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, etc., you should go to the hospital in time to avoid accidents.

If pregnant women often feel frequent uterine contractions, they should take the initiative to tell the doctor during the routine prenatal check-up. The doctor will help them arrange the most appropriate examination and treatment. If regular and intensive uterine contractions suddenly occur and rest does not improve the condition, it is best to go to the hospital for a check-up as soon as possible. In addition to being alert, pregnant mothers can do the following self-examinations:

1. Are you nervous, too tired, or did not sleep well the night before?

2. Are you exerting too much force on your stomach, for example, lifting heavy objects or holding a child?

3. Whether you engage in too intense exercise.

For pregnant women who seek medical treatment because of frequent uterine contractions, the doctor will carefully examine and evaluate. If the uterine contractions are not severe, the doctor will give oral tocolytics or buccal tocolytics (sublingual tablets). These tocolytics are of a drug grade that pregnant women can take safely. If taking medicine at home still cannot effectively suppress frequent uterine contractions, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible to avoid premature birth.

The above is an introduction on what to do if false labor occurs frequently in the late pregnancy. From the above, we can know that if false labor occurs frequently in the late pregnancy, we should first do a self-examination. If we can't find the cause and the contractions are still frequent, it is best to go to the hospital to consult a doctor. This is the safest method.