In the later stages of pregnancy, as the delivery period approaches, the pregnant woman's mood may also become tense. In the later stages of pregnancy, there may be uterine contractions. Uterine contractions are divided into physiological contractions and true contractions. So, what does it feel like to have uterine contractions in late pregnancy?
Physiological contractions occur a few weeks before a pregnant woman gives birth. Due to the sensitivity of the uterus, irregular contractions may occur. The duration of these contractions is not long. Usually, the pain is not strong and can only be felt slightly during activities. After the pregnant woman rests, the uterine contractions become less noticeable. Some pregnant women often experience physiological contractions at night, but they naturally subside in the morning. This type of contractions will not dilate the cervix, and there will be no abdominal pain or bleeding.
The real contractions occur before labor. True contractions have a regular pattern, usually occurring every ten minutes. True contractions are accompanied by abdominal pain. Some pregnant women feel abdominal pain, but there are also feelings of pain from the waist. The duration of real uterine contractions is relatively long, and the pain gradually increases with a shorter interval.
True uterine contractions can help pregnant women give birth smoothly. However, the pain of uterine contractions varies from person to person. If the contractions are not severe, the abdominal pain will be like the discomfort in the lower abdomen during menstruation, not as severe. If contractions are more pronounced, the pain not only gradually intensifies, but also spreads towards the lower abdomen, accompanied by the desire to defecate.
