Frequent false labor in late pregnancy

Pregnant women will experience false labor in the late pregnancy, which will make them feel stomach pain, and many pregnant women will wonder if they are going to give birth early. This is a normal phenomenon. Some pregnant women will even experience false labor in the middle of pregnancy, which is different from true labor. So what is the reason for frequent false labor in the late pregnancy?

First: Understand the characteristics of false labor and true labor

False labor is called delayed labor. Some pregnant women may feel it around 6 weeks in the early stages of pregnancy, but it is not obvious and is often ignored. False condensation occurs more frequently around 36 to 38 weeks of pregnancy. It is caused by the traction and stimulation of the lower uterine segment due to the descent of the fetal head. (Characteristics of false labor) False labor is irregular, the frequency of contractions will not increase, and the intensity of contractions will not increase. The uterus is very hard, the stomach is tight, and the reaction will weaken when the pregnant mother changes her posture. It usually occurs in the lower abdomen and stops after a few hours. (Characteristics of true labor contractions) True labor contractions are regular, becoming stronger and more frequent, with longer contractions and shorter intervals between them. The pain will not be relieved by changing posture, and the pain will spread from the lower abdomen to the back, and may be followed by spotting.

Second: Precautions during false labor

If you find yourself experiencing uterine contractions and cannot judge for yourself, you need to seek medical help immediately. At the same time, you can count the uterine contractions. If the number of contractions is around 10 per hour, it is considered to be relatively frequent and you need to see a doctor. No matter what kind of uterine contraction situation you have, you should not take medicine on your own to avoid harming the fetus. When contractions occur, you should pay attention to rest, not be overly nervous, and certainly not stimulate your abdomen. If you find that your contractions are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, don't hesitate, go to the hospital quickly and seek help.

Third: Methods to relieve false labor

When the pregnant mother can identify that she is experiencing false labor, she can use some small external methods to alleviate her discomfort. For example, you can take a hot shower to relax your body and relieve the discomfort. It is best to have someone accompany you at this time. Or drink some water. Sometimes false labor may be caused by lack of water. Finally, you can relieve the pain by regulating your breathing. (e.g. breathing in and out through the nose). Sometimes false labor may be caused by the pregnant mother's fatigue. Try to take a rest.

If you find that you are experiencing uterine contractions and are unable to identify them, pregnant mothers and fathers-to-be should not worry too much and should go to the hospital immediately to seek help from a doctor. If you are unable to identify whether they are real uterine contractions, it is better to go to the hospital as soon as possible, and the fetus will be safer.