What to do if you have frequent false contractions in late pregnancy

  Pseudo contractions in late pregnancy refer to the two months before delivery because the pregnant woman’s uterine muscles are more sensitive, at this time there are often irregular uterine contractions, the duration of contractions is shorter, but the contraction force is much weaker than that of labor contractions, contractions are common in the lower part of the uterus, after a few hours and then stop, this contraction does not lead to the opening of the cervix, so it is not labor, medically called pseudo contractions.  When the uterus contracts with abdominal pain, the pregnant woman often feels a hard lower abdomen at this time. In fact, if a pregnant woman stands or sits still in the same position for a long time, she often feels a hardening of the abdomen (i.e. the symptom of a tight stomach), which is also a pseudo contraction.  The main characteristic of pseudocontractions is that they occur irregularly and are sometimes strong or weak. Near the time of delivery, pseudocontractions become more frequent and more intense due to the pulling stimulation of the lower part of the uterus caused by the descending fetal head.  Pseudocontractions are a common clinical manifestation in late pregnancy and pregnant women should not worry too much. It is recommended to reduce activities and regular maternity checkups to ensure the health of the fetus. Patients who feel strongly uncomfortable are recommended to enter the hospital for examination and treatment or hospitalization for delivery as soon as possible.