Menstrual-like abdominal pain in late pregnancy

Although the pregnancy period is not long, the whole pregnancy period is about forty weeks, which is divided into the early, middle and late stages. Especially in the late stage, the woman's abdomen will continue to grow as the fetus grows. At this time, the discomfort of the pregnant woman will become more obvious, and menstrual-like abdominal pain will also occur in the late pregnancy. At this time, women should pay attention to uterine contractions and fetal movements, and always pay attention to whether it is time for delivery.

1. The enlarged uterus will compress the ribs and cause pain. The baby is getting bigger and bigger, and the burden on the expectant mother is getting heavier. The continuous expansion of the uterus may press on the ribs, causing pain.

2. False labor can cause pain. False labor may cause mild distension and pain in the lower abdomen, and the frequency and duration of contractions are inconsistent. In fact, false labor also means that the expectant mother is about to give birth, so she must pay attention to rest at this time.

3. Fetal movement can also cause pain. As the baby's nose grows bigger, even stretching may cause obvious pain. Expectant mothers should count the fetal movements. Starting from the 28th week of pregnancy, count the fetal movements in the morning, noon and evening every day, one hour each time. Add the total and multiply by 4 to get 12 hours of fetal movements. If the fetal movement is less than 3 times per hour or more than 30 times within 12 hours, it is normal. ...

What to do if you have abdominal pain in late pregnancy

If it is physiological uterine contraction, the expectant mother does not need to worry too much. Get enough rest and arrange your daily diet well. Do not eat only meat and no vegetables in the late pregnancy. For abdominal pain caused by false labor, expectant mothers should take good care of their bodies, get enough rest, and eat some high-calorie foods, such as chocolate.

1. False labor will last for a while, usually only 30-40 seconds, then stop for a while, and may start again after 5-6 seconds. If there is such a pattern, expectant mothers don’t have to worry and can just eat well, sleep well and prepare for giving birth.

2. If the abdominal pain is caused by fetal movement, the expectant mother does not need to worry too much and should pay more attention to rest. However, if it is accompanied by vaginal bleeding or water breaking, it is better to get a check-up.

3. If the pain is caused by the enlarged uterus pressing on the ribs, no special treatment is actually required. Generally speaking, lying on your left side can relieve pain.

4. If you want to avoid placental abruption, you must do a good job of prenatal examination. If you have high blood pressure or chronic nephritis, you should get checked. If an expectant mother with high blood pressure is touched on the abdomen, she should go to the hospital for examination immediately.

5. If the uterus ruptures, the expectant mother will experience severe abdominal pain that will not subside. In this case, a caesarean section should be performed in time, and the whole process must be fast to save the lives of the expectant mother and the baby.