Does the feeling of a falling belly in late pregnancy mean that the baby has entered the pelvis? What are the signs of a baby entering the pelvis?

We all know that when a woman's pregnancy reaches a certain stage, the fetus will begin to enter the pelvis and enter the state of waiting for delivery. Pregnant mothers can give birth at any time. This is a normal physiological law. Some pregnant mothers will feel a sense of falling in their stomachs in the late pregnancy. So, does the feeling of falling in the stomach in the late pregnancy mean that the fetus has entered the pelvis? Let's take a closer look!

In the late pregnancy, there is a feeling of falling in the abdomen. Is it because the fetus has entered the pelvis?

There is no definite answer to this question. The feeling of falling in the belly may be a sign that the fetus has entered the pelvis, or it may be a manifestation of false labor in the late pregnancy, or even because the fetus's weight gain in the late pregnancy is rapid, and the belly becomes larger, which brings a sense of oppression. Whether the fetus has entered the pelvis can be determined based on the mother's physical feelings and prenatal examinations.

What expectant mothers are most concerned about in the late pregnancy is when the baby will enter the pelvis and when labor will start. Generally speaking, the fetus will begin to enter the pelvis at 36 weeks of pregnancy. The baby of a primipara will enter the pelvis earlier than that of a multipara. The baby of a multipara may enter the pelvis a few days before delivery, or while giving birth.

It is also possible for a first-time mother to enter the pelvis later, or even before delivery. This is related to personal constitution and the baby's cooperation. Therefore, if the expectant mother finds that the baby has not entered the pelvis before the due date, she should not be too worried. The baby will enter the pelvic cavity according to its actual situation.

Signs of fetal entry

1. Improved appetite

Before the fetus enters the pelvis, there is a certain amount of pressure on the mother's stomach, which will stimulate the stomach and intestines, so it will affect the appetite. Especially for pregnant mothers with upper gestation, the reaction will be greater and they are prone to frequent morning sickness. But when the fetus enters the pelvis, the pressure on the stomach will be reduced, and the appetite will improve.

2. Breathing will be smoother and the upper body will be more relaxed

When the fetal position drops, it will reduce the pressure on the lungs, chest and other upper parts of the body, so the pregnant mother will feel that her breathing has become smoother and her upper body will be much more relaxed without the heavy feeling.

3. Frequent urination

After entering the pelvis, the fetus's head will press on the bladder, causing the bladder's urine storage function to decrease. As a result, the pregnant mother will have frequent urination, and will leak urine if the movement is even slightly larger.

4. Back pain

After the fetal position drops, the weight on the pregnant mother's abdomen will increase, and the pressure on the waist and back will be greater, so she will often feel back pain.

Why does the belly feel heavy during late pregnancy?

1. Caused by false labor

False labor often occurs from the 28th week of pregnancy to before delivery. The most obvious experience for pregnant mothers is that their abdomen feels tight, hard, and accompanied by a sense of falling. This phenomenon usually occurs when sleeping or walking. Tightness of the abdomen or lower abdominal pain in the late pregnancy indicates that false labor has begun. False labor is weak, but it can also help the fetal head enter the pelvis and prepare for future delivery.

2. Caused by overwork

In the late pregnancy, many pregnant women need to work or take care of children. They are very busy and have to go out for a walk in their spare time. Long-term overwork will not only stimulate the aggravation of false labor, but also make the fetus enter the pelvis early, or even premature birth. Among them, belly falling is also a very common manifestation. For safety reasons, pregnant women are advised to ensure adequate rest and appropriate exercise every day, try to combine work and rest, and don't let yourself get too tired.

3. Caused by a large belly

Some pregnant women have particularly large bellies, and you may not be able to see your toes when you stand up. For such pregnant women, their bellies are likely to sag, and they may feel as if they cannot support themselves. It is recommended that you use a belly support belt under the doctor's instructions to reduce the sagging of the belly and make pregnant women feel more relaxed.