The state of the abdomen at 37 weeks of pregnancy
At 36 or 37 weeks of pregnancy, a womanthe belly drops. If this does not happen, do not be alarmed, sometimes the belly does not drop until the very birth. After the belly drops, expect the birth within 1-2 weeks. These weeks will be quite comfortable, because with the belly lowered it is easier to breathe.In anticipation of childbirth, at 37 weeks of pregnancy, there is a pulling sensationlower abdomenPhoto: Getty However, in place of difficulty breathing, another discomfort will come - pain in the lower abdomen. They are similar to the sensations before menstruation. The pain is pulling, they should not be sharp. Only tolerable painful sensations should not arouse suspicion. Such pain is a sign that labor is about to begin.
Tips gynecologist for pain in the 37th week of pregnancy
In addition to the fact that at 37 weeks of pregnancy the lower abdomen is pulling, the pregnant woman also feels other painful symptoms:
- aching lower back pain;
- pain in the sacrum and legs due to greatly increased weight;
- pain in the pelvis and pubic bone, as the baby puts pressure on this area.
These pains, although unpleasant, are bearable.Reassure yourself that they will not last long. To ease your condition, rest more, lie down periodically and put a pillow under your feet. Use a prenatal bandage. Be sure to visit a gynecologist at this stage of pregnancy once a week. At 37 weeks, periodic painless "training" contractions may still occur. A couple of days before labor, the pregnant woman may begin to suffer from diarrhea, her weight may decrease by 1-2 kg and her appetite may disappear. Some women literally cannot force themselves to eat anything 3-4 days before labor. But in the last weeks before labor, there is more than enough energy. The pregnant woman gets a second wind. Do not be afraid of the mucus plug coming off at 37 weeks. This is thick, viscous mucus. It can be transparent, pinkish, there may be brownish or bloody inclusions. The mucus plug closes the cervix, and some time before labor it comes off as unnecessary. But the outpouring of water is a reason to go to the hospital immediately, even if contractions have not yet begun. Stomach pain, lower back pain - all these are normal phenomena for late pregnancy. However, if something bothers you, consult a gynecologist.