37 weeks pregnant belly how long will it take to give birth

From the 36th week of pregnancy until the fetal head enters the pelvis, the entry of the fetal head into the pelvis also indicates that the pregnant woman may give birth at any time and anywhere, and has already taken the first step in giving birth. Many pregnant women experience lower abdominal pain at this time. So what causes lower abdominal pain at 37 weeks of pregnancy? Is the baby about to be born?

Lower abdominal pain at 37 weeks may indicate that the baby is about to be born, and other signs of preparing for delivery may appear at this stage.

Omen 1: Pain in private parts and a feeling of falling in the lower abdomen

The female genitals and sacrum feel compressed due to the sinking of the fetus, and the expectant mother will feel a downward force and slight pain in the private parts. Therefore, after the fetal head enters the pelvis, the expectant mother should pay more attention to rest and avoid lifting objects to prevent the abdomen from falling down and causing the placenta to rupture prematurely and result in premature birth.

Sign 2: Changes in the appearance of the abdomen

The downward movement of the baby is one of the main manifestations of entering the pelvis. The pregnant mother will find that the shape of her abdomen has also changed. It seems to have fallen down a little, as if it has changed from a round melon to a red grapefruit. Whether it is a boy or a girl, almost every baby will cause changes in the shape of the pregnant woman's abdomen after entering the uterus. Therefore, the saying of "boy on top and girl in the middle" is actually unreasonable.

Sign 3: Frequent and urgent 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 fetal head enters the pelvis and the continuously enlarging uterus is pressed against the bladder, the bladder's function of storing urine will be weakened, leading to frequent urination and urgency in expectant mothers. However, this type of frequent urination and urgency is not accompanied by hematuria or pain when urinating. If a pregnant woman not only has frequent and urgent urination, but also feels pain when urinating or has blood in the urine, she should be alert to urethral infection.

Sign 4: Frequent and irregular uterine contractions

The downward movement of the fetus will stimulate the private parts and other reproductive organs, and the expectant mother will often have false labor, so there is no need to worry too much. On the other hand, if the uterine contractions that occur after the fetal head enters the pelvis are regular, then the pregnant woman must be sent for delivery.

Omen 5: The height of the uterus decreases after the fetal head enters the pelvis

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

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

After the fetal head enters the pelvis and the baby descends, the pressure on the mother's lungs, heart, diaphragm and stomach is reduced. Compared with the organs above, the functions of these organs are restored first, so the mother will feel that her appetite has improved and breathing is much easier.

Normally, the baby will come out after the fetal head enters the pelvis, laying the foundation for the upcoming delivery. Pregnant mothers will experience frequent urination, irregular uterine contractions, and cervical distension as the fetal head enters the pelvis. These are all normal and there is no need to worry. As long as there are no regular uterine contractions, spotting during pregnancy, or amniotic fluid rupture, it will not cause any harm. The most important thing for pregnant mothers now is to walk properly, maintain a happy mood, and let themselves and their baby's bodies enter the best condition.