39 weeks, occasional vaginal pain

People often say that pregnancy takes ten months, but we all know that the actual pregnancy time does not take that long. Counting in weeks, the 39th week of pregnancy is the waiting period for delivery. Many pregnant women experience occasional tingling in the genitals at 39 weeks. This is a manifestation of false labor, which is a false signal of childbirth. Of course, it may also be that the baby is really coming. The shape of a pregnant woman's belly will change significantly at 39 weeks. The belly will drop and become the shape of a grapefruit. This is a sign that the baby is about to be born.

1. Pain in the genitals and a feeling of falling in the lower abdomen

The female genitals and sacrum feel oppressed due to the downward position of the fetus, and the pregnant mother will feel a downward force and slight pain in the genitals. Therefore, after the fetus enters the pelvis, pregnant mothers should pay more attention to rest, avoid lifting heavy objects, and avoid excessive force of the abdomen falling down, which may cause premature rupture of the amniotic membrane and premature birth.

2. Changes in the shape of the abdomen

The downward movement of the baby is one of the signs of engagement with the pelvis. Pregnant mothers will find that the shape of their belly has also changed, and it looks like it has fallen a little, as if it has changed from a round watermelon to a grapefruit. No matter it is a boy or a girl, almost every baby will cause the shape of the pregnant woman's belly to change after entering the pelvis. Therefore, the folk saying that "a boy is more likely to be pregnant with a baby on top, and a girl is more likely to be pregnant with a baby on the bottom" is actually unscientific.

3. Frequent urination

The bladder is used to store urine and is located in the lower abdomen, on the front wall of the uterus. Therefore, when the fetus enters the pelvis and the ever-growing uterus presses on the bladder, the bladder's function of storing urine will be weakened, causing pregnant mothers to urinate frequently. However, this frequent urination is not accompanied by hematuria or pain when urinating. If a pregnant woman experiences frequent urination and also experiences pain or blood in the urine, she should be alert to urinary tract infection.

4. Frequent and irregular uterine contractions

The falling of the fetus will stimulate the genitals and other reproductive organs, and pregnant mothers will often experience false labor, so there is no need to worry too much. On the contrary, if the uterine contractions that occur after the fetus enters the pelvis are regular, then you really need to go to the hospital for delivery.

Mothers should start to be vigilant about irregular contractions at all times, and accurately distinguish between false contractions and real contractions. False labor has no regular pattern, while true labor has regular pain. Get more rest and don't overwork. Save your energy for the birth of your baby. Keep a good mood and don't be irritable or depressed, and don't panic or be afraid. Eat small, frequent meals. A balanced diet is very important. While maintaining nutrition, you should also reduce the amount of food you eat at each meal and keep your weight under control.