What to do if you have frequent contractions at 34 weeks

The 34th week of pregnancy belongs to the late pregnancy, if frequent contractions occur, the situation can be roughly judged according to the specific symptoms, if there are other discomforts besides frequent contractions, you need to consult a doctor as soon as possible to take appropriate treatment measures. 1, pseudo contractions: the sensitivity of the uterine muscles increases in late pregnancy, overexertion can cause pseudo contractions, manifested as a tight feeling in the lower abdomen, the duration is relatively short, while the interval is long and irregular, usually not They are usually not accompanied by lower abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding, nor by shortening of the cervical canal and dilatation of the uterine opening. The contractions are more frequent at night and gradually disappear during the day. In this case, the pregnant woman should try to keep a good attitude and not to stimulate the abdomen, and the contractions can be relieved by themselves after proper rest. If frequent contractions affect the normal life, you should go to the hospital for consultation, and closely monitor the fetal condition; 2, preterm labor: if the contractions last longer, and the interval is slowly shortened, and accompanied by lower abdominal pain, cramping, and even the performance of redness, may indicate preterm labor, need to timely use drugs to inhibit contractions according to the doctor’s guidance, and the use of hormonal drugs to promote fetal lung maturity, so as to If the effect of fetal preservation is not obvious, it is necessary to use hormonal medication to prevent fetal contractions. If the effect of fetal preservation is not obvious, timely delivery should be performed to avoid adverse outcome. Therefore, if you have frequent contractions at 34 weeks of pregnancy, you should promptly determine whether the contractions are pseudo contractions or signs of preterm labor, and if necessary, you should seek medical attention to identify the cause and actively monitor the situation to ensure the health of mother and baby.