pregnant women often hear that belly should fall.But not everyone knows what it is and why this happens.And it is important to know because when you survey the gynecologist may ask when the stomach down.And the woman will experience, if not own the full scope of information.
omission of the stomach - a process that lowers the bottom of the uterus.This - the first sign of approaching childbirth.Omission of stomach before delivery suggests that the fetus is close to the entrance to the pelvis.The uterus sags a bit, and its bottom is no pressure on the rest of the internal organs.
As a rule, before the birth is a change in the hormonal background of the woman.Starting an active production of estrogen, which helps to make the birth canal more flexible, promoting softening of the cervix.
As a rule, before the birth the baby turns over and falls head to the bottom of the uterus, and pulls it closer to the small pelvis.This suggests that the omission of the abdomen before birth - a sign of acceptance of
main signs omissions belly before delivery the following:
- disappearance of shortness of breath.The woman had to breathe more freely and deeply.
- If a pregnant woman has heartburn or belching, it also disappears.Also, a feeling of pressure on the diaphragm, which was an essential attribute of pregnancy begins to weaken and soon is not shown.Such symptoms were due to the fact that the uterus as a result of pressure on the diaphragm contributed to the displacement of the digestive system.Therefore, there is this discomfort.
However, freeing woman from some unpleasant symptoms, drooping abdomen before birth helps to ensure that the uterus begins to greater pressure on the pelvic organs causing the emergence of new inconveniences.Thus, it causes pressure primarily on the bladder, contributing to more frequent urination.Also, besides this, the pressure on the rectum increases.Naturally, the result of such a situation are more frequent urge to empty the bowel.
woman usually feels drooping belly before delivery.The stomach then becomes solid, there aching pain in the abdomen.Doctors note that the omission of the stomach takes about two weeks before the birth.However, the terms are relative: in some women it can happen in a month, and many - a few days before the start of labor.If a woman gives birth for the first time, that omission is sooner.If a woman in labor bears a second or even a third child, this process can occur just before the advent of the baby born.
There are several signs that the belly down or starts to fall:
- woman should put your hand between the chest and abdomen.If the hand is placed in this space, it means that the omission occurred.
- sometimes significantly changing the shape of the abdomen instead of round or oval, it becomes pear.
- The reception gynecologist who observes a pregnant woman measures the height of the uterine fundus.When a numeric parameter decreases gradually reducing, so the stomach is already beginning to fall.
- Sometimes a woman can not understand, it lowered the stomach or not.In this case, on a vertical smooth surface (e.g., a mirror) periodically mark the level at which the navel of the floor.When this procedure carried out on a daily basis, you can easily trace the entire process of omission.
Finally, remember that the body of every woman is different, so do not be afraid if you do not see obvious signs of omission.It's still going to happen sooner or later.Perhaps even some days before delivery.