A woman who is in the last weeks of pregnancy closely monitors any unusual sensations. Literally every contraction of the uterus can be mistaken for the onset of labor. In order not to worry about every matter, you need to distinguish false contractions from true ones.
Instructions
Step 1
If you are less than 37 weeks pregnant and you feel uterine tone more than 4 times an hour, go to your doctor or emergency room immediately. Do not put yourself and the baby in danger, such frequent regular contractions most likely means the onset of premature labor.
Step 2
After 38 weeks, these contractions will normally occur at least once an hour. They are called harbingers of childbirth, these sensations are associated with shortening and softening of the cervix, i.e. her preparation for the birth process. Carefully monitor your feelings, if the contractions do not intensify and do not become more frequent, then this is not yet childbirth.
Step 3
False contractions can be distinguished by several appearances. They do not intensify within an hour and the interval between them does not decrease. The provoking factors are the motor activity of the fetus, a full bladder, sex. Observe the tone of the uterus. If, after the above factors, you have such periodic cramping or pulling pains in the lower abdomen, and within an hour they do not intensify or even disappear altogether, then these are not precursors of childbirth.
Step 4
If these signs appear, lie down for a while if you were on your feet before. Or, on the contrary, take a walk if you had a rest before. Take a warm shower, sip a cup of warm milk, or a soothing herbal tea. If all goes well, you don't have to worry.
Step 5
But in the event that you notice abundant discharge from the genital tract, transparent or mixed with blood, you have unusual back pain or severe pressure in the pelvic area - see a doctor immediately. Also seek medical attention if your contractions become more regular and you notice that the intervals between contractions are shrinking. Most likely, labor has begun.
