Why does the vulva swell and hurt during pregnancy?

Many women experience some discomfort during pregnancy. Especially as the fetus grows larger in the belly, the expectant mother will experience nausea and vomiting, as well as symptoms such as low back pain, dizziness, and pubic pain. And the more you get into the later stages of pregnancy, the more obvious this symptom becomes. Pregnant women will feel more uncomfortable, and the symptoms will be aggravated when sitting or walking. Some pregnant women also experience swelling and pain in the vulva. So what causes swelling and pain in the vulva during pregnancy?

1. It may be caused by swelling of the vulva

This is mainly because the fetus is in a relatively large position in women, which causes excessive stretching and spasm of their inguinal ligament, pelvic ligament and muscles.

2. It may be caused by false uterine contractions

First of all, we need to consider false labor, but if the labor is prolonged, then women may also have the possibility of premature birth. How to deal with vaginal pain during pregnancy?

At this time, don't be overly nervous. If you find that it feels like the baby kicking your lower abdomen and is accompanied by vaginal swelling and pain, this is most likely a normal physiological phenomenon. You can continue to observe. If there is no obvious vaginal discharge, regular prenatal check-ups will be sufficient.

Precautions during pregnancy

1. Pay attention to safety

Nowadays, women’s bellies have become very big, so everyone should pay attention to safety when going up and down stairs and taking a bath to avoid slipping. When doing housework, you must be careful to move slowly and gently, not too violently, and never do anything dangerous.

2. False labor

Generally, during the last three months of pregnancy, women may experience intermittent uterine contractions, which are called false labor. Sometimes it is so strong that some female friends mistakenly believe they are about to give birth. Actual labor contractions occur in a regular pattern and gradually become stronger and more frequent.

3. Pay attention to fetal movement

The baby is now very large and the range of uterine movement has become smaller, so the fetal movements are not as intense. However, you can still feel fetal movements more than 10 times a day, so you should always pay attention to fetal movements. If there are any abnormalities, go to the doctor for treatment in time.

4. Choose a delivery method that suits you

Many people may choose to give birth naturally while lying on the hospital bed, but now there are also water births or aromatherapy births, which can give women a good experience.