37 weeks pregnant lower abdominal pain

The 37th week of pregnancy is almost the time for delivery. The fetus is ready to come out, and the expectant mother should be in a good mood to welcome the arrival of the baby. At this time, the expectant mother's uterus will become larger, which may cause symptoms of lower abdominal pain. This is very normal, so don't worry too much. What you need to do is to relax, do appropriate abdominal massage, and adjust your sitting posture so that the baby can be delivered smoothly.

So what is the reason for the lower abdominal pain at 37 weeks of pregnancy? Is the birth coming soon?

Lower abdominal pain at 37 weeks may be a sign of impending birth, and other signs of preparation for delivery may also appear at this stage.

Symptom 1: Pain in the genitals and a feeling of falling in the lower abdomen

The female genitals and sacrum feel oppressed due to the downward position of the fetus, and the pregnant mother will feel a downward force and slight pain in the genitals. Therefore, after the fetus enters the pelvis, pregnant mothers should pay more attention to rest, avoid lifting heavy objects, and avoid excessive force of the abdomen falling down, which may cause premature rupture of the amniotic membrane and premature birth.

Symptom 2: Changes in the shape of the abdomen

The downward movement of the baby is one of the signs of engagement with the pelvis. Pregnant mothers will find that the shape of their belly has also changed, and it looks like it has fallen a little, as if it has changed from a round watermelon to a grapefruit. No matter it is a boy or a girl, almost every baby will cause the shape of the pregnant woman's belly to change after entering the pelvis. Therefore, the folk saying that "a boy is more likely to be pregnant with a baby on top, and a girl is more likely to be pregnant with a baby on the bottom" is actually unscientific.

Symptom 3: Frequent urination

The bladder is used to store urine and is located in the lower abdomen, on the front wall of the uterus. Therefore, when the fetus enters the pelvis and the ever-growing uterus presses on the bladder, the bladder's function of storing urine will be weakened, causing pregnant mothers to urinate frequently. However, this frequent urination is not accompanied by hematuria or pain when urinating. If a pregnant woman experiences frequent urination and also experiences pain or blood in the urine, she should be alert to urinary tract infection.

Sign 4: Frequent and irregular uterine contractions

The falling of the fetus will stimulate the genitals and other reproductive organs, and pregnant mothers will often experience false labor, so there is no need to worry too much. On the contrary, if the uterine contractions that occur after the fetus enters the pelvis are regular, then you really need to go to the hospital for delivery.

Sign 5: The uterine height decreases after the fetal head enters the pelvis

After 9 months of pregnancy, the fundus of the uterus is at the highest point of pregnancy, with the central part about two horizontal fingers below the xiphoid process. In the 10th month of pregnancy, after the fetal head descends into the pelvis, the fundus of the uterus returns to the position at the end of the 8th month of pregnancy, but it is much wider than before.

Sign 6: Pregnant women have a better appetite and breathe more easily

After the fetus enters the pelvis and descends, the pressure on the pregnant mother's lungs, heart, diaphragm and stomach is reduced. Compared with those organs located higher, the functions of these organs recover earlier, so the expectant mother will feel that her appetite has improved and her breathing is much easier.

Normally, the fetus is fixed after entering the pelvis, laying the foundation for the upcoming delivery. Pregnant mothers will experience frequent urination, irregular uterine contractions, and cervical distension because the fetus is entering the pelvis. These are all normal and there is no need to worry. As long as there are no frequent regular uterine contractions, spotting, or water breaking, it is fine. The most important thing for expectant mothers to do is to walk around moderately, keep a happy mood, and let themselves and their baby's bodies be in the best condition.