According to the survey, many mothers may experience abdominal stiffness during late pregnancy, and some may also experience lower abdominal pain. However, many mothers are not aware of the reasons for these symptoms. In this article, I will explain to you what causes abdominal stiffness and lower abdominal pain during late pregnancy.
Reasons for abdominal stiffness in late pregnancy
Firstly, let me introduce the reasons for abdominal stiffness in late pregnancy. In the late stage of pregnancy, if the belly is hard, the scientific explanation is false contractions, painless contractions, because the uterus becomes more and more sensitive in the late stage of pregnancy, and some stimulation can cause contractions. This type of contractions is different from those before labor, and will not cause premature delivery of the fetus. However, expectant mothers should also pay attention to these false contractions. When the belly becomes hard, they should immediately stop their work and rest. If false contractions occur on the way, they should stop and wait for relief before continuing.
What to do if the belly becomes hard in late pregnancy
What should I do if I have a hard stomach? Here are some suggestions for Baoma. Firstly, it is important to rest as the enlargement of the belly during late pregnancy can already be a burden on the mother. If overworked, it may lead to premature birth. Never stimulate the uterus. When walking, be careful not to let people or objects hit your stomach. If there is frequent abdominal stiffness in late pregnancy, fetal heart monitoring can be performed to observe whether there are irregular contractions. If the late pregnancy is accompanied by abdominal stiffness and lower back pain, then it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination immediately. 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.
Reasons for lower abdominal pain in late pregnancy
There are two types of lower abdominal pain in late pregnancy: physiological pain and pathological pain. Physiological pain can occur when the uterus enlarges and compresses the ribs, leading to abdominal pain. The enlarged uterus constantly stimulates the lower edge of the ribs, which can cause dull rib pain in expectant mothers. False uterine contractions can also cause abdominal pain. In the late stages of pregnancy, false uterine contractions can lead to mild bloating and pain in the lower abdomen. It often works during quiet nights and disappears at dawn. And fetal movement causes abdominal pain, with fetal movement being most significant between 28 and 32 weeks.
Pathological pain includes placental abruption, which occurs at a rate of 0.5-1% in late pregnancy and is generally more common in pregnant women with hypertension, smoking, and multiple pregnancies. The degree of abdominal pain is influenced by a combination of factors such as the size of the area of early dissection, the amount of blood, the pressure inside the uterus, and whether the uterine muscle layer is damaged. When placental abruption exceeds 50%, it usually causes abnormalities in the coagulation mechanism of pregnant women and fetal death. There are also signs of uterine rupture, which refers to the rupture of the uterine body or lower segment during late pregnancy or childbirth. It is an obstetric complication that directly threatens the lives of pregnant women and fetuses. Uterine rupture may cause shock, hypoxia, and death in both pregnant women and fetuses due to the large amount of bleeding
So if mothers are already in the late stage of pregnancy and have a hard belly, they should pay attention but not overly worry. They should maintain a relaxed and happy mood and not overwork. If there is pain in the lower abdomen, extra attention should be paid. It is best to consult a doctor at the hospital and relieve the pain under the guidance of the doctor's advice.
