Is frequent urination a sign of imminent birth?

In the late stages of pregnancy, a woman's body will have many symptoms of labor, but the main characteristics are different for each pregnant woman and vary from person to person. Frequent urination is a very special symptom during pregnancy. Some pregnant women experience obvious frequent urination in the late stages of pregnancy and believe it is a prelude to imminent birth. So, does frequent urination in pregnant women mean that they are about to give birth? Let’s take a look below.

Frequent urination in the late pregnancy may be because the fetus has entered the pelvis and delivery is not far away. The main symptoms of pelvic flooring are:

1. Changes in abdominal shape

Engaging the pelvis means that the baby's fetal position moves downward. Pregnant women will find that the shape of their belly will change, and your abdomen will seem to fall down a little, just like changing from a watermelon to a grapefruit. This happens to almost every baby, whether it is a boy or a girl, and it indirectly breaks the folk saying that "a boy is more likely to be pregnant with an upper baby, and a girl is more likely to be pregnant with a lower baby".

2. There is a feeling of falling in the lower abdomen and pain in the genitals

When the fetus moves downward, it will compress the woman's genitals and sacrum. The mother will naturally feel a downward force and slight tenderness in the genitals. Therefore, after the fetus enters the pelvis, women should pay attention to rest and avoid lifting heavy objects. To prevent the abdomen from falling too far and causing premature rupture of the membranes.

3. Irregular uterine contractions are more frequent

It is common for false labor to occur due to the stimulation of the genitals and other reproductive organs by the falling fetus. Pregnant mothers do not need to be too nervous. It is worth mentioning that if regular uterine contractions occur after the fetus enters the pelvis, you should seek medical attention for delivery.

Signs before childbirth

1. The fundus of the uterus descends: About two weeks before delivery, the fundus of the uterus of a primipara will descend. At this time, the pregnant woman will feel relaxed in the upper abdomen, her breathing will become smoother than before, the uncomfortable feeling of stomach pressure will be relieved a lot, and her appetite will increase accordingly.

2. There is a feeling of oppression in the lower abdomen: As the fetus descends, the part that will be exposed first during delivery has already descended to the entrance of the pelvis, causing heaviness in the lower abdomen and compression of the bladder. At this time, you will feel back pain and leg pain, difficulty walking, and frequent urination.

3. Spotting: In the last few weeks of pregnancy, cervical secretions increase and pregnant women feel that their vaginal discharge increases. Normal cervical secretions are a viscous liquid, which usually forms a mucus plug in the cervix to prevent bacteria from invading the uterine cavity. During pregnancy, this secretion is more abundant and thicker.