What should I pay attention to during uterine contractions at 38 weeks of pregnancy?

When giving birth, pregnant women will experience uterine contractions, which is a relatively important feature. Simply put, the uterus contracts regularly, which is the driving force of childbirth. However, in the last few months of pregnancy, uterine contractions begin to become irregular. Because they are quite important, there are still many things that need attention. So, what should you pay attention to during uterine contractions at 38 weeks of pregnancy? Let’s take a closer look below.

Uterine contraction, that is, the force of uterine contraction, is the main force of labor. It runs through the entire process of delivery; the auxiliary force is the contraction force of the abdominal wall muscles, diaphragm and levator ani muscles, which only appears in the second and third stages of labor and works in coordination with the main force. In other words, uterine contractions are the driving force behind labor.

About a month before delivery, contractions begin. Some people don’t feel anything at the beginning. Only when they touch their belly with their hands will they feel the contractions, and pregnant mothers will feel that the frequency of contractions is getting higher and higher. Generally, when calculating uterine contractions, if the number of contractions per hour is around 10, it is considered relatively frequent. You should go to the hospital in time and take some drugs to inhibit uterine contractions under the guidance of a doctor to prevent premature birth.

If the contractions are not very frequent and there is no abdominal pain, just rest.

It should be noted that you should not take medicine on your own, and taking medicine generally cannot relieve the symptoms. At this time, pregnant mothers should pay attention to rest, especially avoid stimulating the abdomen. If uterine contractions are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, for example, pain that makes you restless and affects your work and life, you need to go to the hospital for treatment.

The above is an introduction to what to pay attention to during uterine contractions at 38 weeks of pregnancy. I hope it will be helpful for pregnant women. Uterine contractions are the main driving force of pregnancy. If you choose to give birth naturally, you need to pay attention to this aspect. If there are any abnormal circumstances, it is best to go to a regular gynecological hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible to avoid adverse consequences caused by uterine contractions.