39 weeks pregnant, spotting but no stomach pain

The 39th week of pregnancy is close to the delivery period. Some pregnant women will experience some symptoms before delivery. The most common symptom before delivery is spotting during pregnancy, and they may even experience abdominal pain. However, some women also find it strange that they have spotting during pregnancy, but no abdominal pain, so they want to know if this is normal and why. So, why is it that I am 39 weeks pregnant and have spotting but no abdominal pain?

I am 39 weeks pregnant and I am not feeling any pain in my abdomen. What is going on?

The reason for spotting during pregnancy is that during pregnancy, thick, bloody mucus plugs will block the cervix, and before the start of labor or in the early stages of labor, the plugs will be eliminated from the vagina. To put it simply, "bloody spotting during pregnancy" is caused by uterine contractions, the gradual expansion of the cervical canal, and the mixing of mucus in the cervix and bleeding from the thick cervical wall. This is a signal that the uterus is beginning to expand and is a reliable sign that labor is about to begin.

What should you pay attention to when you see blood during the 39th week of pregnancy?

1. Pregnant women feel abdominal discomfort. In the late stages of pregnancy, the rapid growth of the uterus will cause the intestines in the lower abdomen to move upward or to the sides: sometimes the intestines will be pressed against the liver. As the uterus grows, it also rotates. This change may cause a certain degree of involvement of the round ligament and wide cruciate ligament around the uterus, and there may also be involved pain in the groin on both sides.

2. Difficulty breathing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. This symptom is very common in pregnant women, especially in the first three months. The left and right movements of the diaphragm will be affected by the enlarged uterus. Pregnant women need to increase the depth of each breath to allow the baby to have enough oxygen. At this time, pregnant women should reduce the amount of exercise and maintain a happy mood.

3. Frequent urination and urinary incontinence. This is because the bladder is compressed and its volume is reduced in the late pregnancy. In addition, the changes in the relative positions of the organs in the pelvis increase the pressure on the bladder. Therefore, many pregnant women are prone to urine leakage from the urethra when they exert force during pregnancy, which is called urinary incontinence. At this time, pregnant women should drink more water, urinate more often, and not hold urine to prevent infection.

After reading the introduction above, many pregnant women should understand what is going on. In fact, spotting during pregnancy is caused by the dilation of the uterus. Some women will also experience pain symptoms, but it varies from person to person and not necessarily everyone will experience pain. Therefore, after spotting during pregnancy, you should pay attention to it and go to the hospital for relevant examination as soon as possible to avoid delay that will affect the health of the pregnant woman and the child.