I have continuous contractions. Is it because I am about to give birth?

When uterine contractions reach a certain level of severity, pregnant women will become alert. If a woman experiences uterine contractions in the early stages of pregnancy and they are quite obvious, she should consider whether she is experiencing a miscarriage reaction. In the late stages of pregnancy, if uterine contractions are more obvious and last for a long time, you should consider whether you are about to give birth. The following article will introduce some relevant knowledge about uterine contractions to pregnant women.

I have continuous contractions. Is it because I am about to give birth?

In fact, the occurrence of relatively regular uterine contractions is indeed a sign of imminent birth. The pain usually lasts for 30 seconds, with an interval of 10 minutes. If the pain duration gradually becomes longer and the intervals become shorter, you should go to the hospital for a check-up. But there is no regularity to explain it, so it is too early to worry.

What do contractions feel like?

1. Uterine contractions caused by fetal movement. Since the baby starts moving, the expectant mother can feel the vitality of the fetus from time to time. The abdomen will often bulge due to the movement of the fetus. This kind of uterine contraction is irregular and not accompanied by pain.

2. Mild uterine contractions. In the last month before delivery, the closer you get to the due date, the more irregular the contractions become. They may appear and disappear suddenly, the frequency of contractions will be disrupted, the time intervals will increase, the duration will be irregular, and the intensity will not increase. This mild uterine contraction does not cause any major problems for expectant mothers, and the situation during the day is better than at night.

3. Uterine contractions with obvious pain. Real uterine contractions will make expectant mothers feel obvious "pain", and their lower abdomen may feel bloated and painful like during menstruation, which is caused by the increased strength of uterine contractions. At this time, the contractions are more frequent, and the pain is mainly concentrated in the waist and abdomen. The intensity of pain varies from person to person. Generally speaking, the abdomen becomes hard when it hurts and soft when it doesn't hurt.

In this way, it is necessary to understand the specific manifestations of the physical condition of pregnant women during pregnancy. Only on the basis of mastering these professional knowledge can pregnant mothers remain calm when various situations occur. At the same time, understanding the relevant knowledge will also enable pregnant mothers to better protect and take care of themselves during pregnancy, so that the chances of a successful fetal delivery will be greatly increased.