38 weeks pregnant vaginal pain

In the later stages of pregnancy, the physical condition of the pregnant woman will change. Some pregnant women will experience swelling and pain in the genitals around 38 weeks. This is mostly due to the large fetus causing damage to the muscles around the groin and the large fetus pressuring the genitals. When encountering this situation, expectant mothers should not worry too much, just relax and prepare to wait for delivery. This article introduces several situations, let’s take a look.

Why does the pregnant mother have vaginal pain in the late pregnancy?

1. It may be caused by swelling of the vulva

It is mainly due to the large fetal position, which leads to excessive stretching and spasm of the inguinal ligament, pelvic ligament and muscles.

2. It may be caused by false uterine contractions

We need to consider that it is false labor. If the labor lasts for a long time, the possibility of premature birth cannot be ruled out.

How to deal with vaginal pain in late pregnancy?

Expectant mothers should not be too nervous or afraid. If you feel the baby kicking your lower abdomen and experience vaginal swelling and pain, it may be a normal physiological phenomenon during pregnancy. You can continue to observe. If there is no obvious abnormal vaginal secretion, you can have regular prenatal check-ups.

In the late pregnancy, expectant mothers should pay attention to these!

1. Pay attention to safety

Now that your belly has become big and firm, you must be careful to avoid slipping when going up and down stairs and taking a shower. When doing housework, be sure to move gently, not too hard, and never do anything dangerous.

2. False labor

Generally, during the last three months of pregnancy, the uterus experiences intermittent contractions, which are called false labor. These contractions can sometimes become so strong that you might mistakenly think you're going into labor. However, true labor contractions occur in a regular pattern, gradually increase in strength, and become more frequent, so you have to learn to distinguish them.

3. Pay attention to fetal movement

The fetus is now larger and the range of motion of the uterus has become smaller, so the fetal movements are not as intense and frequent, but you can still feel more than 10 fetal movements a day, so you must always pay attention to the fetal movements, and see a doctor in time if you feel anything abnormal.

4. Choose a delivery method that suits you

There are more and more new delivery methods now. Many delivery methods introduced from abroad, such as water birth and aromatherapy birth, are very good. Some can even reduce labor pain. You can choose the delivery method that suits you according to your own situation.