Frequent nighttime contractions in late pregnancy can be caused by false contractions, preterm labor, and more.
False contractions occur in late pregnancy when the nerves of the uterine muscles are too sensitive. If the frequent contractions at night in late pregnancy are not regular, and the pregnant woman does not experience pain, but only a feeling of swelling in the lower abdomen and hardness of the stomach, they are false contractions, which is a normal phenomenon.
If the contractions are frequent, short in duration, long and irregular in intervals, and only appear at night and disappear during the day, it is mostly considered to be the first sign of labor. If redness occurs, it is a sign that labor is about to begin.
If a pregnant woman experiences frequent contractions at night during late pregnancy, accompanied by redness, it is recommended that she seek medical attention, assess the progress of labor under the guidance of her doctor, and go to the delivery room in time to wait for labor.