Generally speaking, pregnant women who are over 37 weeks pregnant should pay special attention to their daily lives, because during this period, the mother is close to giving birth and may discover some sudden conditions, or some pregnant mothers may also have contractions in advance during this period. So, today, let's follow the editor to understand what causes frequent false contractions in pregnant women at 38 weeks pregnant at night?
Usually in the late stages of pregnancy, the phenomenon of "false contractions" may occasionally be observed. If expectant mothers stand or sit in the same position for a long time during pregnancy, they may feel their stomachs harden in waves, which is called "false contractions". Generally speaking, the timing of the discovery of false contractions is irregular and the degree varies from strong to weak. It is normal for false contractions and abdominal tightness to occur at the night of 38 weeks of pregnancy. Pregnant mothers only need to patiently wait for the arrival of labor. Before labor, the condition of "false contractions" will become increasingly frequent due to the traction stimulation caused by the descent of the fetal head in the lower segment of the uterus. If false contractions are only occasionally detected and do not last long enough, and there is no vaginal bleeding or rupture, then there is no need to worry too much, and rest is the main focus. If false contractions are frequently detected, with short intervals and long durations, and accompanied by symptoms such as abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
So, in the late stages of pregnancy, especially at 38 weeks of gestation, pseudocontractions may occur at night, which is a common phenomenon. Pregnant mothers do not need to be too nervous, but should still pay attention and have sufficient nutrition. Of course, if there are frequent false contractions and the pregnant mother also feels uncomfortable or has broken amniotic fluid, she should immediately go to a nearby hospital, as it is likely that childbirth is about to begin.
