Pregnant women can't breathe during uterine contractions

Some pregnant women begin to experience shortness of breath in the late stages of pregnancy, which has never happened in the early and middle stages of pregnancy. Is there something wrong with the fetus or the pregnant woman's body? What should a pregnant woman do if she becomes short of breath as soon as her uterus contracts? Let's take a look at what causes shortness of breath in late pregnancy.

Shortness of breath in the late pregnancy is normal because the uterine fundus rises in the late pregnancy and compresses the diaphragm, causing breathing difficulties. When the baby grows up, the mother's internal organs are all squeezed to the upper abdomen and pressed close to the lungs, causing breathing difficulties. In addition, with the baby, the blood oxygen content is insufficient, and symptoms of hypoxia will appear. Shortness of breath in the late pregnancy may have a certain impact on the baby, such as causing changes in the fetal heart rate. If the baby shows signs of insufficient oxygen, it is recommended that you give oxygen therapy.

What are the clinical symptoms of late pregnancy?

Pregnant women in the late pregnancy mainly have infectious fatigue, mood swings, constipation and other discomforts, the actual situation is as follows:

1. Constipation Many pregnant women suffer from constipation, especially in the late pregnancy when constipation will be more serious. In the later stages of pregnancy, as the pregnant woman's own activity decreases, the gastrointestinal activity is also relatively reduced. Food cannot be digested and absorbed in time, and accumulates in the gastrointestinal tract, which will cause constipation symptoms over time. If constipation is severe, you need to go to the hospital immediately.

2. Edema: In the late stages of pregnancy, pregnant women's feet or calves will begin to show obvious edema, and some even have edema in their arms. Lower limb edema in late pregnancy is a normal physiological phenomenon caused by the uterus compressing the pelvis and the accumulation of calcium, magnesium and sodium in the body. It should be noted that if the leg edema exceeds the knee joint, you need to go to the hospital for examination immediately.

3. Poor appetite. Some pregnant women will feel that their appetite has decreased significantly in the later stages of pregnancy. This is because the enlarged uterus is pressed into the stomach, causing them to feel full after eating a little. It is recommended to eat small and frequent meals to ensure the necessary nutrients.

4. Abdominal pain: False uterine contractions may occur in the late pregnancy, but this is not a sign of labor. It is just that these uterine contractions that have no real function will cause intermittent abdominal pain. It is recommended that pregnant mothers pay more attention to rest in daily life, which can be reasonably reduced.

5. Chloasma: Pregnant women in the late stages of pregnancy will develop chloasma on their faces, and the intensity varies from person to person. It is caused by excessive pigment metabolism in the pregnant woman's body during pregnancy, which leads to precipitation and can usually dissipate on its own.

6. Heartburn: Pregnant women in the late pregnancy will feel stomach bloating and burning sensation after eating, especially at night, which will affect the quality of sleep. It is because the uterus is compressed, gastric acid is retained in the stomach for a long time, or gastric acid reflux causes a burning sensation in the stomach.

7. Frequent urination and urgency Frequent urination in late pregnancy begins to bother pregnant women, and the situation is relatively serious. This is because the fetus's head moves down and presses on the bladder, which is a normal physiological phenomenon. It is recommended to urinate immediately, do not hold urine, and do not drink water 1 to 2 hours before going to bed.