Frequent training contractions at 36 weeks are not. Symptoms of false contractions during pregnancy in the last weeks

There is only one month left until the birth, but it seems like an eternity. It’s hard to walk, to stand, and even to lie down.

I want to give birth as soon as possible, but the local doctor forbade me to even think about it: the baby must be born full-term and strong.

But evening comes, the stomach begins to pull and harden, the urge to go to the toilet becomes more frequent again, and breathing becomes much easier... What is this? The beginning of labor? But it's still early. Harbingers? So when will real labor begin and should you panic?

36th week of pregnancy in first-time mothers

For those who are preparing to become mothers for the first time, such a scenario even fits into the norm. Moreover, the appearance of the first warning signs at the beginning of the third trimester suggests that the body is actively preparing for hard work and doing it in advance.

This will facilitate the birth process itself, mentally prepare the woman for the arrival of the baby and approximately the sensations that await her. But! The harbingers can confuse the expectant mother and more than once “send” her to the maternity hospital with all her things. Where they will tell her: “You won’t give birth this week, you can go home or stay in the hospital to monitor the condition of the fetus.” But how can one confuse real childbirth and harbingers?

It turns out you can:

Due to lack of experience, even painless Braxton Hicks contractions(which are frequent guests of first-time mothers at 36 weeks) can cause significant discomfort.
The stomach may droop gradually every day or all at once. The woman experiences a shift in the center of gravity and sudden lightness. But this rarely speaks of an imminent birth.
Nesting syndrome and is completely confusing, because for some mothers it is activated with the appearance of two stripes on the test. And together with the maternal instinct, it does not leave the woman for all nine months.
More abundant discharge, as well as frequent urges to go to the toilet, attract attention, but if they are not bloody, then no one is in a hurry to worry.

When we are talking about the 36th week, then for multiparous women, even if there are precursors, then, unlike primiparous women, they will not have to wait long for the onset of labor. This is not a pattern at all, but it is not a rare occurrence either.

The fact is that organism, who was already “in labor”, “ remembers"all actions, his muscles stretch faster, the cervix softens, and the bones move apart. That is why the latent period, which so frightens first-time mothers with its duration (you must admit, walking with contractions for more than 10 hours and waiting for dilation is below average pleasure) with repeated births is significantly reduced.

The same applies to the harbingers, which should prepare this very organism for the birth of a child. During the first birth they will have hard work, because to the expectant mother everything is “new.” She does not know what contractions are, confusing them with training ones, how water breaks or leaks, and what abundant mucous discharge indicates.

During repeated births all this is also present, but the expectant mother is waiting for real contractions, not paying due attention to the harbingers.

Harbingers of childbirth

According to many sources, including reviews from “eyewitnesses”, the harbingers do not depend on the sequence of births. This means that in primiparous and multiparous women, the water also breaks, the stomach drops and the mucus plug comes out. The only difference is in what week this all happens (if it happens at all).

There is an opinion that during the first pregnancy precursors begin to appear from the end of the second trimester.

During this period there can be so many of them that the poor woman almost every evening already thinks that she is giving birth:

false contractions;
leakage or drainage amniotic fluid;
release of the mucus plug;
gastrointestinal disorder;
change in color and consistency of discharge from the external genitalia.

Multiparous women, in turn, are already familiar with all this and clearly remember that when the tummy first hardens, you shouldn’t pick up the whole family and drag it with you to the maternity hospital. They are already waiting for real fights.

The exception is the plug and amniotic fluid, after which you should still urgently go to your doctor. Preferably with all the dowry for the baby, since no one will let you go home pregnant.

This is a rather subjective harbinger, as it may go unnoticed by the pregnant woman herself, or, conversely, by her personal doctor, despite the weighty arguments of the expectant mother.

However, if the latter wears her first child, her belly may begin to droop several weeks before giving birth. What can't you say about multiparous: this precursor occurs clearly on the day of birth or the day before. And you still have to try not to notice this, since the absence of heartburn, a change in the center of gravity (and as a result of posture), as well as significant relief in breathing usually give a woman an additional supply of strength and patience.

But it should be borne in mind that if the stomach drops at 36 weeks, you should monitor your own well-being more carefully. It is not a fact that you will give birth tomorrow. But the fact that a significant step has taken place towards the beginning of labor should not be overlooked.

False contractions

Some people don’t even feel them, while for others they cause significant discomfort. But the main thing is that every woman who has given birth is familiar with this phenomenon.

That strange feeling, When belly looks like a pebble, it tugs a little, but doesn’t hurt. This can even continue all evening and all night, repeating at irregular intervals. The spasms do not intensify and do not spread to the legs and lower spine.

And if you lie down or take 1-2 tablets of No-shpa, they disappear completely.

It would be appropriate to advise waiting, resting and only then acting. If not for one “but”. Primiparas, with their protracted “passive phase” of the birth process, can wait. And now experienced mothers and before you know it, the training contractions will become regular, and after a short time they will be replaced by powerful pushing.

Lower abdomen hurts: what to do?

The 36th week is that turning point when it is too early to give birth, but if this happens, the baby will be born healthy and will be able to quickly catch up with children born on time.

But what to do if the expectant mother has pain in her lower abdomen? No other symptoms of labor are observed.

Firstly, check for bloody discharge. Don't forget to also record the frequency of your baby's movements.
Secondly, call urgently ambulance or go see your doctor yourself. Remember! Contractions do not start with simple pain in the lower abdomen, so you need to get tested.
Third, try to calm down, breathe evenly and deeply. As you slowly get ready to go to the hospital, listen to your body: perhaps your intestines have “revolted”, causing pain in the lower abdomen. This is quite possible, but an accurate diagnosis must be made by a specialist.

Along with the aforementioned Braxton Hicks contractions, abdominal drooping and even painful sensations, the baby's condition is what should worry you first.

After all, no one except his mother will be able to feel his quiet panic, which is manifested by unusually active behavior. Or the complete powerlessness of a baby when you can’t hear her for a long time... But it’s not at all difficult to just write it down number of movements for the last three hours, listen to the movements. Yes and simply once again visit the antenatal clinic to check his heartbeat.

He'll be fine, for sure. But for this, mom needs to be patient a little more. Yes, it’s hard, because the child is already about 3 kg. But this is already a full-fledged baby and he also dreams of meeting his dearest person on Earth...

The 36th week of pregnancy has approached (this is almost eight and a half months by obstetric standards). If it didn't happen premature birth, and the expectant mother continues to carry the fetus under her heart, wonderful!

After all, from the moment this milestone is passed, the baby is considered full-term.

What's happening to the baby

The longer the fetus stays in the mother's belly, the better.

True, there are limits here too, because a baby born after 40 weeks is considered post-term. Then a number of unpleasant consequences are possible.

For example, excess weight the baby or the skull bones will become harder than necessary to pass through the birth canal.

The weight of the fetus is now 2700 grams, but this week the variation in this indicator among different babies can be huge. Some are approaching the 4 kg mark, while others have reached 2.5 kilos - it’s all individual.

A baby's weight is largely determined by the mother's nutrition and heredity.

The baby's height is now about 48 cm.
The fetus is all formed and ready to be born.
Processes related to the formation of new connections continue to occur in the brain.
Iron accumulation occurs in the liver.
The baby is actively preparing for breastfeeding by practicing on his own fingers - he sucks his fingers and toes.

The fetus is quite ready for birth, but no one can tell you the exact timing of its birth.

Basically, women give birth before 40 weeks, but only every twentieth mother gives birth exactly at the time determined by the doctor.

And when there are twins in the stomach, the chance of reaching the border at 40 weeks is small: multiple pregnancy Few people succeed in doing this. Twins prefer to be born between 34 and 36.

The baby is at the start.

The fetus is inactive (about 10 movements in 12 hours), because his uterus is cramped.
In most cases, the baby is positioned upside down.

If the ultrasound told you that the baby chose , the likelihood that something will change in the future is almost zero.

When, with twins, one child is in a cephalic presentation, and the other, for example, in a transverse presentation, then the second baby can rearrange itself even during childbirth.

After all, after the birth of the first baby, “unprecedented spaces” suddenly open up before the second one, allowing you to make a U-turn.

What's happening to mom

How does a woman feel at the beginning of the 37th week?

First of all, many people experience incredible fatigue.
And when looking at themselves in the mirror, they often think about methods of returning to their previous figure, when childbirth is already over and the weight can be adjusted.
Most likely, the fear of childbirth gave way to the desire to take the baby in your arms as quickly as possible.
Sometimes, many begin to feel more and more horror about what is coming: they fear for the health of the baby, think about possible consequences for the baby and complications that accompany childbirth.

Most of all, such an influx of emotions will affect the mother in whose stomach twins are developing, because the doctors kept telling her about the big risks. Or a woman who became pregnant late, had pathologies, was overweight.

Try to get out of this vicious circle: during pregnancy you need to think about good things. Don't forget: the fetus reacts to your emotions.

Right now, closer to the 37th week, it is better not to read stories on the Internet about how others experienced childbirth: willy-nilly, you will try on situations for yourself.

The height of the uterine fundus remains the same - 36 cm, counting from the pubic symphysis.

If she still has room to grow, she may gain another centimeter.

The waist circumference is about 100 cm.

It's hard to bend over with a belly like that, so you better learn how to squat properly.

If you have twins under your heart, and not just one fetus, there is a high chance that you will not be able to get up from this situation without someone else’s help.

Weight: the increase compared to the initial weight will be about 13 kg. This growth is considered optimal and gaining more weight is undesirable.

In the case of twins, even just walking becomes difficult: the mother’s weight could increase by 16-18 kg. In most cases, such mothers are kept in the hospital during this period.

Discharge

Normally, they should be slimy in consistency.
The color is pinkish, just light, which, by the way, is a sign of approaching labor.

Discharge Brown V large quantities, in turn, indicate the presence of any complications, for example, placental abruption.

Then you should urgently apply for medical care. Likewise in case of suspected water leakage (thin, watery discharge).

In addition, you should be alarmed when the discharge has a cheesy consistency and contains pus. Or there is an itching or burning sensation in the perineal area.

In this case, there is a high probability of developing an infection in the genital tract, which can affect the fetus.

Nesting syndrome - harbingers of childbirth

This week, a large belly constantly reminds itself of itself; even the lightest load is difficult.

Mommy’s weight has now reached almost the maximum possible value acceptable during pregnancy - as a result, she suffers from shortness of breath, heaviness in her legs and back pain.

However, it is closer to the 37th week, shortly before the onset of contractions, that almost every woman experiences the so-called nesting syndrome.

It is expressed in the desire to put your nest in order before the baby arrives.

A pregnant woman, heavy on her feet, despite the increased weight and other “charms” of pregnancy, begins to tirelessly wash, undertake repairs and rearrangements.

But you shouldn’t show too much zeal, because... any load can provoke the onset of labor.

It is important not to bring yourself to the point of complete lack of strength, and labor may begin within a week.

Just imagine: at the moment when the first contractions appear, you will be like a squeezed lemon. And bringing a baby into the world will require a lot of effort.

Therefore, distribute the work that needs to be done evenly and be sure to get enough sleep!

It is believed that closer to the beginning of the 37th week, the syndrome is one of the precursors of labor. True, it is not physiological in nature, but rather psychological.

After a number of processes have developed, the body, sensing that labor is imminent, signals your brain to get ready.

False and true contractions: how to distinguish

This week, succumbing to emotions, many pregnant women unexpectedly come to the conclusion: their labor is rapidly developing, they feel contractions.

And the decision of the doctor in the maternity hospital, where they rushed in full combat readiness, simply shocks them: it was a false alarm, and the birth is still far away.

And this, I must say, can happen more than once.

Why does this happen?

Firstly, you are now, “approaching” week 37, at the peak of anticipation. Therefore, every change in the body at a given time can be interpreted in favor of the beginning of labor.
Secondly, false contractions involuntarily suggest the end of pregnancy.

False contractions, the scientific name for Braxton-Hicks contractions, become especially pronounced at the end of the 36th week. And for those expecting twins, a little earlier.

Of course, they resemble real fights, but there are a lot of points that distinguish them from each other:

during false ones, the intervals between them will be different. In generics, they occur at regular intervals, which gradually decrease;
true contractions gradually intensify and lengthen, false ones in this sense are more “constant”, that is, it is impossible to see dynamics in their development; in fact, there is no development as such;
false contractions cannot dilate the cervix, while “real” contractions are designed to do just that
when " false alarm“you can easily fall asleep, but if the contractions are still true, you will definitely not be able to do this;
discharge does not accompany Braxton-Hicks contractions, and with the approaching labor with real uterine contractions (precisely at the initial stage), even spotting is quite possible;
unlike real ones, they can stop if the pregnant woman gets into the shower or rests a little.

However, there are often cases when at 36 weeks false uterine contractions gradually develop into true ones with the rapid development of labor.

Therefore, in order to still recognize the onset of labor, be attentive to your feelings and, first of all, trust yourself.

It happened that doctors did not immediately understand that childbirth was just around the corner, although the expectant mother felt that “hour X” was approaching.

Believe me, even a first-time mother immediately understands the right moment when there are only a few hours left before meeting the baby.

They even feel contractions for the first time in their lives, having avoided the sensations of training contractions. And this happens, for example, if the mother was overweight before pregnancy.

Wear prenatal bandage closer to 37 weeks it becomes a necessity.

It not only relieves the lower back, but also supports the tummy, and also allows the pregnant woman to reduce discomfort when training contractions begin.

The bandage will be especially useful for those who are expecting twins: without it, the pregnant woman’s weight will be redistributed so that her back will hurt a lot.

Perhaps this accessory will also reduce the number of stretch marks that may have appeared on the skin by this time.

Continue using creams, because... Now the skin on the abdomen is stretched almost to the maximum, making it dry and prone to the formation of new stretch marks.

Be sure to control your weight by moderating your appetite.

Be careful, as extra pounds during childbirth will only complicate the situation.

: the fetus will not suffer from this, but on the contrary, everything will only be beneficial.

Content

36 weeks refers to the time from the first day of the last menstrual period, with the fetus being 34 weeks old. By obstetric standards, this is the end of the eighth, beginning of the ninth month of pregnancy. At 36 weeks of pregnancy, childbirth is considered safe for the baby. Nervous system, the organ of vision and lungs are already fully formed and mature. On average, a baby is born at 40 weeks.

Development and position of the fetus at 36 weeks of gestation

Externally, the fetus is similar to a newborn baby at this stage. At 36 weeks of pregnancy, he sucks his finger in the womb, continuing to grow and develop. Vellus hair falls out, and due to the accumulation of subcutaneous fat, the baby looks well-fed. Simultaneously with the growth of hair on the head, the pigment that determines its color also accumulates.

Nails, eyebrows and eyelashes also grow rapidly. The formation of the respiratory, endocrine and cardiovascular systems is completed (heart rate 120-140 beats/min). The genital organs do not differ in stage of development from those of newborn children.

The baby in the mother’s belly at the 36th week of pregnancy already distinguishes voices and sounds, moving more actively, hearing mom or dad.

By 36 weeks of pregnancy the baby turns his head towards the pelvis, which is optimal for natural birth. Breech presentation at this period may be an indication for caesarean section, since an independent coup is unlikely.

Movements

Due to intensive growth, the child’s movements become less frequent, however, more powerful. In any case, 10 movements within 12 hours are considered the norm. Some babies are active at night, others during the day. It is necessary to listen and notice the child’s activity in order to exclude complications during pregnancy.

Height and weight

The weight of the baby at 36 weeks ranges from 2600-2800 g, length - 45-47 cm. Indicators are determined by hereditary characteristics, and also depend on whether the pregnancy is multiple or singleton. Due to the rapid expansion of the abdomen, the last weeks of pregnancy are not easy.

Starting from week 36, the baby will gain weight by an average of 28 grams daily.

Feelings and well-being

Moving the baby towards the outlet makes it easier for the expectant mother to breathe, but increases the urge to urinate due to pressure on the pelvic organs. Irritation of the intestines by the walls of the uterus does not always end with a trip to the toilet. A shift in the center of gravity leads to pain in the spine. As a result, the woman quickly gets tired and her mood becomes unstable.

The most common complaints at 36 weeks of pregnancy are identified.

Difficulty falling asleep.
Shortness of breath, heartburn with pressure on the diaphragm.
Increased back pain after standing for a long time.
Sometimes it can pull in the lower abdomen.
Characteristic clumsiness of gait, as the center of gravity shifts.
Swelling appears in the legs.

With severe swelling, accompanied by high blood pressure, it is necessary to consult a doctor to exclude late toxicosis.

Softening of the cartilage tissue of the pelvis causes pain in the lower abdomen. Hemorrhoids may appear; Colostrum begins to be released from the mammary glands.

At 36 weeks of pregnancy, the weight gain of the expectant mother reaches 10-12 kg. Perhaps at this time the mucus plug will begin to come off. Normally, this occurs two weeks before birth. The cervix shortens and softens, and the cervical canal opens slightly. The amount of amniotic fluid decreases,

Nagging pain in the lower back

The significant size of the fetus leads to compression of the surrounding organs by the uterus. Therefore, a woman often experiences discomfort and nagging pain in the lumbar region. It is also caused by muscle stretching. If the child is large, the pain can be significant. In such cases, it is recommended to take the knee-elbow position more often.

Discharge

Vaginal discharge becomes more abundant at 36 weeks of pregnancy. They should be transparent, without a specific odor. If the color changes, you should contact a antenatal clinic to rule out the development of an infectious disease.

Watery discharge may be amniotic fluid. They may or may not be abundant, depending on the damage to the shell.
Thick mucous membranes with red or pink streaks indicate the removal of a plug.
The appearance of blood in the discharge is a sign of placental abruption.

In each of these cases, you should immediately seek specialized medical help.

Nausea and heartburn

As a rule, at 36 weeks these phenomena no longer bother the woman. The baby changes its position, the load on the upper abdomen decreases. Nausea may be a symptom dangerous complication during pregnancy - gestosis. It is necessary to inform the doctor about any deviations in health.

Complications

To endure healthy child, the mother must monitor its development throughout the pregnancy. Complications at this stage are premature detachment of a normally located placenta, gestosis, premature aging of the placenta, and umbilical cord entanglement. Regular visit antenatal clinic, conducting CTG, examination will allow timely hospitalization.

Low water

The volume of amniotic fluid is determined by ultrasound. At 36 weeks of pregnancy, oligohydramnios can be diagnosed. With a slight change in the amount of water, this does not affect the well-being of the fetus. But with severe oligohydramnios, intrauterine infection is suspected. If the diagnosis is confirmed by ultrasound, emergency delivery is performed.

Harbingers of childbirth

When the fetus is fully formed, the body signals this to the expectant mother. There is a set of symptoms that indicate the approach of labor:

uterine prolapse after 36 weeks;
softening of the cervix;
discharge of the mucus plug;
training contractions;
weight loss.

Some signs are determined by a woman on her own, others are identified by a doctor during an examination.

Training contractions and abdominal hardening

Women often complain of a feeling of a rocky belly at 36 weeks. Symptoms become regular but short-lived. If the pain intensifies or other complaints are added (watery discharge, lower back pain), you should inform your doctor. Uterine hypertonicity occurs two weeks before birth and is normal.

Persistent, long-term hypertonicity, accompanied by pain should be a reason to consult a doctor.

Survey

A visit to the doctor before childbirth includes control of urine analysis, weighing, measurement of abdominal circumference and the height of the uterine fundus. To ensure that the baby’s heart is functioning normally, a cardiotocogram is recorded. They also track it motor activity. Visit a gynecologist at least once a week.

Ultrasound

An ultrasound examination at 36 weeks of pregnancy is necessary to monitor the volume of amniotic fluid and determine the location of the fetus in the uterus. With its help, the doctor can also determine the entanglement of the umbilical cord, the possibility of a natural birth, and the condition of the placenta.

This not only determines the plan for labor, but also prevents the development of complications.

Despite the fact that the last weeks of bearing a child are the most difficult, a woman must lead active image life: walk in the fresh air before bed, exercise on a fitball. To reduce pressure on the spine, it is recommended to wear a bandage, which is selected individually, depending on the size of the abdomen. Help reduce the risk of stretch marks special means, safe to use for mother and child.

Climate change, long flights and trips should be avoided: vibration and pressure changes can be harmful.

The diet of the last weeks should consist of fermented milk products, thermally processed vegetables, lean meat, freshly squeezed juices and clean water.

It is necessary to remove peanuts, dark chocolate, baked goods, smoked and salty dishes from the menu.
After 36 weeks, the pregnancy moves towards physiological completion. A woman’s emotional mood is of great importance; her loved ones should surround her with care and attention in order to avoid unnecessary worries. The timing of the birth of a baby is purely individual and depends not only on the course of pregnancy, but also on the time at which the woman carries the child.

Don't worry, 36 weeks of pregnancy is almost all the way through and if a woman is 36 weeks pregnant, contractions will most likely be false. But don't relax. There's more to come.

In the last trimester, a tired woman strokes her belly and in the depths of her soul waits for her child to finally be born. If only simply because I’m tired of a big belly, clumsiness, constantly pulling lower back and feeling like a little elephant.

class="brown"> Meanwhile, the child is trying his best and growing literally by leaps and bounds. He is already completely ready to appear in this world, but he is also a little scared.

Therefore, mom needs to be twice as careful. You must avoid sudden movements and listen very carefully to your well-being, as this is the key to giving birth to a healthy child.

Safety precautions: sanitation of the birth canal

36 weeks of pregnancy is a difficult time and now it is extremely important to create the best possible experience for your baby. comfortable conditions for birth. There is very little left.

At this time, doctors strongly advise the woman to undergo sanitization of the birth canal in order to get rid of pathogenic microflora. This is important because during childbirth the child runs the risk of becoming infected if the woman has some kind of infection, even a minor one.

class="brown_bord"> This also poses a danger to the mother, because the mucous membrane may be damaged during childbirth and the infection will penetrate further. Sanitation will remove bad microflora, thereby helping to avoid inflammation, and introduce much-needed beneficial bacteria.

Preparatory contractions

And then one fine day the woman will feel contractions, but do not be afraid, if the contraction is already 36 weeks pregnant, the contractions are most likely training or, as doctors call them, preparatory contractions.

The pain is somewhat reminiscent of the sensations during menstruation, because the uterus begins to gently contract, as if checking how well it is doing. These contractions do not last long, from a few seconds to a minute, and pass without a trace.

class="brown_bord"> The main difference from real contractions, when you have to wake up your husband and go to give birth, is the irregularity. Real contractions become stronger and more painful with each successive one. And here there is no need to hesitate.

Pregnancy is a difficult and important period of existence female body. During this time, women experience all kinds of sensations - heaviness in the abdomen, frequent urge to urinate, swelling and much more. But many of these sensations are aimed at prepare the body of the expectant mother for the upcoming birth. One of these phenomena is the so-called training or false contractions during pregnancy.

What are training contractions?

Training contractions are periodic contractions of the smooth muscles of the uterus. Another name for them is Braxton Hicks contractions- named after the scientist who first described this phenomenon in 1872. Training contractions do not lead directly to childbirth, their goal is prepare the birth canal to the process of childbirth itself.

When do training contractions begin? They usually appear after and often take women by surprise - after all, the period for childbirth is still short. And some expectant mothers do not encounter them at all or do not feel them or confuse them with.

The main reasons for the occurrence of training contractions are as follows:

greater physical activity of the expectant mother;
frequent touching of the stomach;
baby activity in the womb;
lack of moisture in the body;
full bladder;
sexual intercourse;
worries and worries of the expectant mother.

Symptoms and sensations during training/false contractions

Are training contractions painful? Braxton-Hicks contractions are completely painless and bring almost no discomfort to the expectant mother.

What they look like and how to recognize them training contractions? They are like a sharp uncomfortable compression or tension in the lower abdomen, not accompanied by pain. The lower abdomen and lower back may feel a little achy.

How long do training contractions last? The duration of training contractions ranges from several seconds to two minutes, and they are repeated no more than four times per hour. They, unlike prenatal contractions, appear irregularly, most often in the evening. Such contractions usually end very quickly, but the longer the pregnancy, the more discomfort they bring to the expectant mother.

Frequency of occurrence Such contractions in a particular woman are purely individual: the frequency varies from several times an hour to several times a day.

How to distinguish real labor contractions from training ones

How to distinguish false contractions from real prenatal ones? Very simple:

training contractions are irregular;
the time intervals between them are not cyclical;
false contractions can be easily stopped by changing body position or taking a shower;
the cervix does not dilate;
Gradually such contractions disappear completely.

Contractions-harbingers of labor, on the contrary, are regular and repeated at equal intervals of time, which are gradually reduced. The contractions themselves become longer in duration. They continue until the baby is born. Pre-labor contractions are painful, and changing positions does not help relieve the attacks. The cervix gradually opens.

False contractions that occur after are sometimes difficult to distinguish from real ones, but obstetricians-gynecologists advise calm down and don't panic: according to statistics, a woman always understands herself and with 100% accuracy that labor is beginning. Multiparous women usually do not have such questions about training contractions.

What to do during training contractions

What should an expectant mother do during training contractions, especially if they bother her? Use the following tips:

Change your body position - squat, turn over, lie on your back. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable.
Take a short walk around the street or house, moving smoothly and slowly.
Taking a warm shower is a great way to stop training contractions.
Go to the toilet, empty your bladder.
Drink still water, fruit drinks.
Take a break from contractions - take up your favorite hobby, listen to music or read.
Just try to ignore false contractions.

By the way, you can use the phenomenon of false contractions to train before real birth - get busy breathing exercises . Expectant mothers are taught to breathe correctly during childbirth in childbirth preparation classes. And training contractions will help you learn to breathe without leaving home.

Do the following breathing exercises:

Blow out the candles - inhale deeply through your nose and then exhale through your mouth. You should inhale slowly and exhale sharply and quickly.
Breathe like a dog - shallow, quick inhalations and exhalations during a contraction. You should not breathe this way for more than 30 seconds to avoid dizziness.
Save your breath - during a contraction, exhale slowly and then take a deep, full breath. then, after the fight is over, the exercise is repeated.

When should you see a doctor?

If you experience normal training contractions, you should not panic and run to the doctor, but you should consult a specialist