Abdominal pain in late pregnancy

After pregnancy, women will have their most obvious changes no matter which period they are in. For example, in the later stages of pregnancy, women will experience the pain of childbirth and uterine contractions, so they must pay attention to changes in their bodies. If the due date has not arrived, even if it is in the late pregnancy, if you have symptoms of abdominal pain, you need to go to the hospital for examination in time to avoid premature birth. But what is the cause of the abdominal pain in the late pregnancy?

1. What is the reason for intermittent abdominal pain in late pregnancy?

If it is in the late stage of pregnancy, it may be a sign of labor; if it is not yet in the late stage of pregnancy, the possible reasons are: one is threatened premature labor or threatened abortion; two is gastrointestinal dysfunction with intestinal cramps; three is caused by the traction of the ligaments around the uterus. I suggest you go to the hospital for a check-up.

2. Signs before delivery

1. Uterine contractions become stronger. Before the second child was born, the contractions became every 2 to 3 minutes, each lasting 30-40 seconds. In the late stages of pregnancy, expectant mothers with two children will feel their abdomen tightening and hardening whether they are standing, sitting or walking, and may feel lower back pain or abdominal pain, which are often manifestations of discomfort caused by uterine contractions. Before the birth of the second child, the expectant mother may feel an increase in the frequency of uterine contractions. If you find that the frequency of uterine contractions becomes once every 10 minutes, you can go to the hospital to wait for delivery.

2. Increased urge to defecate. Expectant mothers with two children will go to the toilet frequently in the late stages of pregnancy. This is mainly because the fetal head extends into the pelvis, causing pressure on the bladder and rectum near the uterus, stimulating an increased urge to defecate and urinate. Therefore, the increase in the urge to defecate is also a major sign before the birth of the second child.

3. The fundus of the uterus is lowered. In the two weeks before the second child is due, the expectant mother's uterine fundus will drop. During this period, fetal movements are less than before. Expectant mothers may feel lower abdominal distension, back pain, leg pain and increased vaginal discharge, which are mainly prenatal signs caused by the fetus entering the pelvis.

4. Seeing blood. Within 24 hours before the birth of the second child, most expectant mothers will have bloody vaginal discharge, commonly known as "seeing blood". The amount is usually less than normal menstruation. If it exceeds the menstrual amount, it is abnormal.

5. Water breaking. Before the second child is delivered, due to the increased contractions of the uterus and the increased pressure in the uterine cavity, the amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac flows out, which is called "water breaking". Delivery usually occurs soon after the water breaks. At this time, the expectant mother should avoid standing upright or sitting up to prevent the umbilical cord from falling out. She should immediately lie flat and go to the hospital as soon as possible accompanied by her family to prepare for delivery.