Pregnant women with abdominal stiffness are mostly caused by false contractions. Due to the fact that contractions are not controlled by human will, pregnant women often have a hard belly without a regular pattern of time to follow. As the due date approaches, contractions will become more frequent and there will be more and more cases of abdominal stiffness. Therefore, there is no such thing as' a girl with a hard belly in late pregnancy '!
Starting from 28 weeks of pregnancy, there will be frequent false contractions in the abdomen. If a pregnant woman stands or sits in the same position for a long time, she will feel waves of hardening in the abdomen, which is called false contractions. As long as there are no pain symptoms, it is normal for the abdomen to become hard. However, when pregnant women have a hard belly, they should pay attention to the frequency of false contractions and whether there is strong abdominal pain and abdominal sagging. If there is regular abdominal pain, it may be a sign of threatened miscarriage and seek medical attention in a timely manner.
How should pregnant women adjust for abdominal stiffness caused by pseudo uterine contractions in late pregnancy?
1. Pay attention to rest, the enlargement of the belly in late pregnancy is already a burden on the mother, and if overworked, it may lead to premature birth.
2. If there is frequent abdominal stiffness in late pregnancy, fetal heart monitoring can be performed to observe whether there are irregular contractions. If there are irregular contractions, appropriate treatment should be given.
3. Abdominal stiffness in late pregnancy is a common occurrence for most pregnant women, and expectant mothers do not need to worry excessively. They should pay attention to rest. If contractions are accompanied by abdominal pain or lower back pain, they should seek medical attention.
4. Try relaxing exercises or taking slow deep breaths. It can help pregnant women shift their attention and relax to cope with uncomfortable feelings.
5. Flexibly change the way of activity or action posture. Sometimes walking can alleviate discomfort, and sometimes rest can alleviate pseudocontractions.
6. Maintain a cheerful mood and avoid accumulating stress, as it can easily make the abdomen harder. It is best to achieve physical and mental relaxation during pregnancy.
