We all know that contractions are divided into two types: pseudo contractions and true contractions. The feeling of frequent contractions is shocking and worrying. Some pregnant mothers may experience frequent false contractions. So, is frequent false contractions due to hypoxia? What should I do if there are frequent false contractions? Let's take a look together.
Is frequent false contractions due to hypoxia
A few weeks before delivery, the uterine muscles are more sensitive and irregular uterine contractions may occur, with short duration, weak strength, or limited to the lower part of the uterus. After several hours, it stops again and cannot open the cervix, so it is not labor and is called false contraction. The contractions of the uterus during labor are regular. The initial interval is about every 10 minutes. Pregnant women feel abdominal pain, and the duration of the pain gradually increases to 40-60 seconds. The degree also increases, and the interval time is shortened, about 3-5 minutes. When the uterus contracts and abdominal pain occurs, the lower abdomen may feel very hard.
The impact of uterine contractions on the fetus depends on the degree of contractions. Generally, pregnant women in the late stages of pregnancy may feel irregular abdominal pain, which is a normal phenomenon. However, attention should also be paid to the frequency of contractions, vaginal fluid or bleeding, and the number of fetal movements. If contractions occur too frequently, it may be a manifestation of fetal ischemia and hypoxia. So, it is recommended to go to the hospital for B-ultrasound examination to see what causes the occurrence of uterine contractions, and then take corresponding measures.
What to do if there are frequent false contractions
Firstly, as the contractions begin, the expectant mother's mood also becomes tense. In fact, contractions start irregularly, with weaker intensity, gradually becoming more regular, stronger intensity, longer duration, and shorter interval, such as 2-3 minutes interval and 50-60 seconds duration. The phenomenon of uterine contractions also starts from the initial pain and gradually shortens, with shorter intervals of pain, such as pain every 4-5 minutes, and then gradually shortens to 30 seconds of pain.
Secondly, in the late stage of pregnancy, while the expectant mother is happy and excited, even the uterus becomes excited. Accompanied by frequent false contractions, many expectant mothers are puzzled about what to do with frequent false contractions in the late stages of pregnancy. Pseudo uterine contractions are characterized by irregular timing and varying degrees of intensity. In fact, if pregnant women stand or sit in the same position for a long time, they will feel waves of abdominal stiffness (i.e. symptoms of tightness), which is called "pseudo uterine contractions". Especially when expectant mothers feel tired or excited, this phenomenon is more likely to occur, which is one of the signs of impending delivery. However, it is different from the regular contractions before delivery, so it is also called "false contractions", which often occur within 2-3 weeks before delivery.
In summary, frequent false contractions are a sign of hypoxia. Here, I would like to elaborate that hypoxia is very serious and can cause serious harm to babies and mothers. However, there is a way to solve the frequent occurrence of false contractions. If this phenomenon occurs, it is important to see a doctor in a timely manner, seek treatment promptly, and communicate more with a doctor.
