39 weeks and 4 days of hard stomach

After 39 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus has matured and can be delivered at any time. Pregnant women in this period must pay special attention to it. If the abdomen becomes tight and hard, it must be taken seriously, as it may be a symptom before delivery. However, if there is no water breaking or spotting, you can observe it first. However, if any abnormal phenomenon occurs, you must go to the hospital for examination in time and be prepared to give birth at any time.

What's wrong with my stomach being hard at 39 weeks and 4 days?

Generally, it is false labor. If water breaks or there is spotting, go to the hospital immediately to prepare for delivery.

How to give birth quickly at 39 weeks and 4 days of pregnancy

Don't be too anxious, childbirth is a natural thing. If the fetus is normal and the placenta and amniotic fluid are normal, just let nature take its course. Because each woman's menstrual cycle is different in length, it is normal for the estimated due date to differ from the actual due date by 1-2 weeks. If it exceeds 2 weeks, the pregnancy should be terminated.

What are the methods of induction?

1. If there is no sign of birth after the due date, the expectant mother should increase her exercise. Upright exercise can help the fetus enter the pelvis, while also exercising the pelvic floor muscles and increasing labor force. However, when going out for exercise, you need to find a "bodyguard" in case of sudden "emergency situations".

(1) Walking is the most suitable form of exercise during the late pregnancy. Walking can allow you to breathe fresh air. In the late stages of pregnancy, walking can help the fetus descend into the pelvis, relax the pelvic ligaments, and prepare for delivery. When taking a walk, you should talk to your child while walking and listen to the singing of birds and the chirping of crickets with him.

(2) Prenatal gymnastics are very popular abroad. Gymnastics can not only help the fetal head enter the pelvis, but also increase the toughness and elasticity of the pelvic floor muscles.

(3) Doctors often tell expectant mothers who have not given birth yet and whose due date has passed: "Go climb the stairs!" Climbing stairs can exercise the muscles of the thighs and buttocks, which can help the fetus enter the pelvis and bring about the first stage of labor as soon as possible.

2. Drug-induced labor. Before medical induction of labor, a series of examinations and monitoring are required to assess the condition of the fetus and placental function in order to make a decision. If ultrasound measurement reveals that the fetus is too large or the neck is quite soft during digital examination, you can consider inducing labor earlier. If the cervix is ​​well mature, the placenta functions well, and the amount of amniotic fluid is normal, you can wait for a while.

3. Diet to induce labor. Doctors say that eating Amaranth porridge and water spinach porridge before delivery can help pregnant mothers give birth more smoothly. It not only speeds up the delivery process but also reduces the mother's pain.

4. Cesarean section. Cesarean section can also allow the baby to be born healthy and smoothly. Expectant mothers who can accept this method may also consider it.

In fact, childbirth itself is a natural thing. Therefore, don’t worry too much even if you reach 39 weeks and 4 days of pregnancy, because the baby will be born around 40 weeks, but some people will be delayed for a few days. Therefore, everyone must maintain a good attitude and welcome the birth of the newborn naturally in the best condition.