Do you have dull stomach pain at 9 months of pregnancy?

The ninth month of pregnancy is often approaching, and pregnant women in the late pregnancy are most likely to experience dull abdominal pain, which may be caused by false labor. There is no need to worry, just pay attention to your fetal movements and follow up if you feel any discomfort. However, it may also be pathological. In fact, whether the pain in the late pregnancy is pathological or physiological, you should actively look for the cause, especially for women in the late pregnancy who may face delivery at any time.

1. Physiological abdominal pain

1. Enlarged uterus compresses the ribs

As the baby grows gradually, the pregnant mother's uterus also gradually increases. The enlarged uterus constantly stimulates the lower edge of the ribs, which can cause dull pain in the pregnant mother's ribs. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and does not require special treatment. Lying on the left side generally helps relieve pain.

2. False labor

In the late stages of pregnancy, pregnant women may sometimes experience lower abdominal pain due to false labor when resting at night. The pain usually lasts only a few seconds, with intervals of several hours. It is not accompanied by a feeling of falling, and the symptoms will be relieved during the day.

3. Fetal movement

Fetal movements are most noticeable between 28 and 32 weeks. After 32 weeks, the fetus gradually occupies the space in the uterus, and its movement space will become smaller and smaller. However, they will occasionally kick the pregnant mother very hard or hit the pregnant mother's pelvic floor muscles with their heads, making the pregnant mother feel suddenly like being hit hard.

2. Pathological abdominal pain

1. Placental abruption

It often occurs in the late pregnancy, and the pregnant mother may have pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome, chronic hypertension, abdominal trauma, etc.

Tearing pain in the lower abdomen is a typical symptom, often accompanied by vaginal bleeding. In severe cases, the patient may experience unbearable abdominal pain, hardening of the abdomen, disappearance of fetal movement, and even shock.

Therefore, in the late stages of pregnancy, pregnant mothers with high blood pressure or abdominal trauma should go to the hospital in time to prevent accidents.

2. Threatened uterine rupture

Uterine rupture often occurs in an instant. The pregnant mother feels continuous severe pain in the lower abdomen, extreme uneasiness, flushed face, and rapid breathing. This is a sign of uterine rupture.

When the uterus ruptures, there will be a tearing pain instantly. After the rupture, the uterine contraction stops and the pain can be relieved. As blood, amniotic fluid and fetus enter the abdominal cavity, the abdominal pain continues to worsen, the pregnant mother breathes rapidly, her face turns pale, her pulse becomes weak, and her blood pressure drops, causing her to fall into a state of shock.

3. Premature birth

If a pregnant mother suddenly feels persistent severe pain in the lower abdomen, it may be premature birth.

3. Will physiological abdominal pain affect the fetus?

Physiological abdominal pain in late pregnancy is normal and will not affect the fetus.

Generally speaking, lower abdominal pain in the late pregnancy is a normal phenomenon. If it is not accompanied by other discomforts such as vaginal bleeding or water breaking, and the fetal movement is normal, the pregnant mother does not need to be too nervous and just needs to rest.