36 weeks pregnant belly feeling

After a pregnant woman enters the late stage of pregnancy (28-40 weeks), the fetus in her belly begins to show some changes: the head grows larger, the gastrointestinal digestive function is restored, and the body turns upside down with the head facing downwards. At this time, the pregnant mother will also experience a series of changes: a feeling of falling in the belly, pubic pain, body swelling, etc., and the pregnant mother's mood will become nervous and expectant. What does it mean if you feel a sinking feeling in your belly at 36 weeks of pregnancy? Is the baby about to be born?

Causes of the feeling of falling during late pregnancy

Generally, the feeling of abdominal heaviness is caused by the enlargement of the uterus in the late pregnancy, which will cause the uterine ligaments to be involved. The growing fetus will cause a feeling of oppression in the body. Generally, the fetus enters the pelvis of first-time mothers two weeks before the expected date of delivery, while the fetus enters the pelvis of multiparous mothers before the onset of labor pains. After the fetus enters the pelvis, the mother may feel abdominal distension, increased urination frequency, lower limb edema, etc.

It is quite common to feel a sinking feeling in the belly during late pregnancy. Don't worry too much. If other symptoms occur, such as bleeding or persistent abdominal pain, you should consider whether you are feeling unwell and it is best to go to the hospital for a check-up immediately.

When does the fetus enter the pelvis?

As the due date approaches, the fetus has already begun to prepare for delivery. He will put his head into the mother's pelvic cavity in a "head down, buttocks up, and body curled up" position, and connect with the pelvis without floating. This is what we call "entering the pelvis."

Six symptoms indicate that the fetus has entered the pelvis

Changes in the shape of your abdomen

Engaging the pelvis means that the baby's fetal position moves downward. Pregnant women will find that the shape of their belly will change, and your abdomen will seem to fall down a little, just like changing from a watermelon to a grapefruit. This happens to almost every baby, whether it is a boy or a girl, and it indirectly breaks the folk saying that "a boy is more likely to be pregnant with an upper baby, and a girl is more likely to be pregnant with a lower baby".

Feeling of falling in the lower abdomen and pain in the genitals

When the fetus moves downward, it will compress the woman's genitals and sacrum. The mother will naturally feel a downward force and slight tenderness in the genitals. Therefore, after the fetus enters the pelvis, women should pay attention to rest and avoid lifting heavy objects. To prevent the abdomen from falling too far and causing premature rupture of the membranes.

Irregular contractions that are more frequent

It is common for false labor to occur due to the stimulation of the genitals and other reproductive organs by the falling fetus. Pregnant mothers do not need to be too nervous. It is worth mentioning that if regular uterine contractions occur after the fetus enters the pelvis, you should seek medical attention for delivery.

Frequent urination

The bladder that stores urine is located in the lower abdomen, on the front wall of the uterus. When the fetus enters the pelvis and the uterus continues to grow and compresses the bladder, the bladder's ability to store urine weakens, causing women to experience frequent urination. Of course, this frequent urination is not accompanied by pain or blood in the urine. If the mother feels pain when urinating or even has blood in her urine in addition to frequent urination, she should be alert to the possibility of urinary tract infection.

Easier breathing and better appetite

As the fetus enters the pelvis, the fetal position decreases, which reduces the pressure on the diaphragm, lungs, heart, and stomach. The functions of these relatively high-positioned organs will gradually recover, so you will feel that you breathe easier and eat more.

The palace height will decrease

At the ninth month of pregnancy, the fundus of the uterus is at the highest point of pregnancy, with the central part about two horizontal fingers below the xiphoid process. At the end of the 10th month of pregnancy, after the baby's head descends into the pelvis, the fundus of the uterus will return to its height at the end of the 8th month of pregnancy, but it will be much wider than it was at that time.

Health care tips for 36 weeks of pregnancy

1. Baby development: The fetus's grip becomes stronger and stronger. The baby is 45-46 cm long and weighs about 2500 grams.

2. Daily prenatal education: Studies have shown that a person's personality begins to form as early as the fetal period. Therefore, it is very important to pay attention to the cultivation of the fetal personality during pregnancy. The formation of the fetal personality is inseparable from the influence of the living environment. The mother's womb is the first environment for the fetus. The feelings of the little life in this environment will directly affect the formation and development of the fetal personality.

3. Tips for expectant mothers: If you eat too much now, your baby may become fatter. Even if it is a normal weight, the baby can only turn from one side to the other in the womb.

4. Expert Tip: Physical fitness levels vary. Most pregnant women feel tired. But this month, you may find yourself alternating between tiredness and energy. Do what you need to do when you still have enough energy to prepare for delivery and postpartum period. However, do not overwork yourself and conserve your energy for later.

Generally speaking, if the feeling of falling is not accompanied by other strong discomfort, it is a normal physiological condition and pregnant mothers do not need to be overly anxious. As long as you make appropriate adjustments and relax, you can better relieve the pain. However, if the falling feeling is accompanied by other discomfort and abnormalities, you need to go to the hospital for a thorough check-up immediately to avoid unexpected consequences.