Why do I always want to urinate when my due date is approaching?

When it comes to the due date, if the pregnant woman always wants to urinate, it is actually a normal physiological phenomenon. In the late pregnancy, the fetal head will drop into the pelvis, which will cause further pressure on the bladder. Therefore, the volume of the bladder will become smaller. Pregnant women will often want to urinate and will always be unable to hold it. During this period, you should pay more attention to nourishment and be prepared for the arrival of the baby at any time.

What are the symptoms of pregnancy?

When the pregnancy comes to an end, the fetus is forced to do one thing, which is to let its head enter the mother's pelvic cavity to fix the body. In medicine, this behavior is called pelvic engagement. Engaging the fetus in the pelvis is the prelude to childbirth, which means that the fetus is silently preparing for birth, and the pregnant mother must also be prepared to welcome the arrival of the fetus. After the baby enters the pelvis, the pregnant mother will experience discomfort symptoms, which can be used as a judgment. So what are the symptoms of pelvic pregnancy?

1. Tightness in the abdomen: Many pregnant women will feel tightness in the abdomen because the fetus is moving, causing the head to pass through the entrance of the pregnant woman's pelvis.

2. A feeling of pain: The entire process of entering the pelvis may take less than half a minute, but the pregnant mother will feel a feeling of pain because the fetus is descending.

3. Short-term uterine contractions: Some pregnant women will experience uterine contractions, but it does not mean they are about to give birth. The duration is often less than half a minute and is irregular. Some people call this phenomenon "false labor", and pregnant mothers should be able to identify it skillfully.

4. Frequent urination: After the fetus enters the pelvis, it compresses the bladder, causing the pregnant mother's previous frequent urination symptoms to worsen, which need to be relieved on their own.

5. Others: Pregnant mothers may also experience thigh edema, back and leg pain, constipation and other symptoms. They need to pay attention to avoid affecting their movements.

How long will it take to give birth after entering the pelvis?

Engagement refers to the period in late pregnancy when the fetal head enters the pelvic cavity through the mother's pelvic entrance, thereby consolidating the body. The pelvic floor will compress the pregnant mother's bladder and cause her to experience discomfort. After the fetus enters the pelvis, the pregnant mother will not give birth immediately, so how long will it take?

Under normal circumstances, the fetus enters the pelvis 1-2 weeks before the due date. At this time, the fetal head descends and the mother's uterine fundus lowers. The mother will feel relaxed, her appetite will increase, and her breathing will become smoother, because the fetus entering the pelvis means that the mother's stomach pressure is reduced and the diaphragm is lifted, making the mother more comfortable and freer to move.

The time when the fetus enters the pelvis is related to the activities of the pregnant mother and the number of fetal movements. If the pregnant mother is more active, the fetus may enter the pelvis earlier during the first pregnancy. If the pregnant mother is less active and has given birth once, the fetus will enter the pelvis late. In fact, it is not good for the fetus to enter the pelvis too early, as it may cause premature birth.

As delivery approaches, many pregnant women will be nervous, but don't worry too much. Because negative emotions will affect the body and the fetus. As long as the pregnant mother keeps a good mood, waits patiently, and works hard with the fetus, she can generally give birth smoothly. In addition, you should also do a good job of examination and maintain close communication with your doctor.