Expectant mothers in the late stages of pregnancy often feel physically exhausted, as the fetus has gradually developed and matured. This can cause a larger abdomen, making it easier for expectant mothers to experience physiological discomfort such as lower back pain, leg pain, and fatigue during pregnancy. And this pregnancy is also a stage where contractions are prone to occur. So, can fatigue in the late stages of pregnancy lead to contractions?
During late pregnancy, excessive fatigue and exhaustion in expectant mothers can lead to uterine contractions, but this type of pseudocontractions is known as uterine contractions. Although there may be stiffness and tightness in the abdomen, it is significantly different from true uterine contractions during labor. Moreover, excessive fatigue can cause false contractions due to excessive tension in the abdominal wall muscles during late pregnancy, and fatigue can stimulate sensitive abdominal wall muscles, thereby inducing false contractions.
However, when frequent false contractions occur, they may also transform into true contractions. Therefore, in late pregnancy, excessive exercise and fatigue should be avoided to prevent the occurrence of false contractions, which can lead to the risk of premature birth.
Therefore, women in the late stages of pregnancy must pay attention to nurturing and protecting the fetus, and have sufficient rest and good sleep. Especially there should be no sudden movements, and getting up, lying down, sitting, and standing should be slow. More importantly, excessive fatigue should be avoided during this stage. In terms of diet, it is necessary to increase nutrition reasonably and avoid excessive nutrient intake to conceive a huge baby, which will increase the difficulty of vaginal delivery. It is also important to maintain regular bowel movements, as severe constipation during late pregnancy can easily trigger contractions and lead to premature birth.
