During the later stages of pregnancy, uterine contractions may occur, which are generally brief and the pain is not very intense. Some pregnant women can feel contractions in the later stages of pregnancy, and when standing, they can feel the pain of contractions. After lying down, the pain of contractions disappears. So what's the reason why contractions don't hurt when lying down?
Pregnant mothers who have learned about the phenomena that occur in the later stages of pregnancy know that sometimes there may be uterine contractions. There are two situations where uterine contractions do not hurt when lying down:
The first situation is pseudocontractions. Pseudo uterine contractions refer to contractions that expectant mothers can feel, but not the kind they feel before giving birth. The duration of these contractions is very short, and pregnant mothers will not feel unbearable pain in their stomachs. At this time, pregnant mothers only need to relax and lie down to rest for a while, and there will be no pain. Lying down during contractions is beneficial for relieving pain, so it is normal for expectant mothers to not feel pain while lying down during contractions.
The second situation is that the pregnant mother has reached the due date, but the contractions are not yet very strong. At the beginning of uterine contractions, pregnant women may feel contractions while standing or sitting, and there may be pain. When a pregnant woman lies down, her stomach will not hurt, which is when contractions begin. Therefore, many pregnant women choose to lie down and rest.
Regardless of the condition of the pregnant mother, when experiencing uterine contractions, it is important to rest in bed and avoid prolonged sitting and standing. If the contractions are severe, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly.
