When the stomach drops before childbirth, this means that the bottom of the uterus, which previously rested against the diaphragm, also sank. In this case, the expectant mother becomes a little easier to breathe. Also, such unpleasant sensations in the digestive organs as heartburn and bloating may disappear. There is no specific time period for how many days before childbirth the stomach drops, since pregnancy flows individually for each woman. But there are averages.
Those who will give birth for the first time, the tummy may drop 2-4 weeks before delivery. For those who are going to give birth again, this period is reduced to two days, but it may happen that the stomach drops directly on the day of birth. Visually, it is not so easy for a non-professional to see how the stomach drops before childbirth. It is believed that this happened when a palm is placed under the chest over the stomach.
For some women, when the stomach drops before childbirth, there are sensations that were not there before. For example, the urge to go to the toilet becomes even more frequent, there are pulling pains in the lower abdomen, while walking or in a sitting position, it may feel likesomething presses and interferes - this is directly the uterus itself. Sleep becomes increasingly disrupted as it becomes more difficult to find a comfortable position. In order to roll over to the other side, you must first rise.
When the stomach drops before childbirth, there is nothing to worry about, as this means that the physiological processes are normal, and the future baby is confidently moving towards the exit, taking the most comfortable position for himself (most often head down) in the pelvic floor in order to be closer to the exit at the right time. The prolapse of the abdomen does not mean that labor is about to begin. The baby is just getting ready, he decides for himself when he needs to be born. At the right time, it will secrete a hormone that will instruct the maternal pituitary gland to secrete its hormone, which starts the process of opening the uterus.
Reducing physical activity when the stomach drops before childbirth is not worth it so that the body does not relax before the upcoming load, is in shape and endures the entire process of childbirth to the end, but this is also individual. You can cope with pressing sensations by attending water aerobics classes: when the body is in water, as if in weightlessness, this allows the muscles of the pelvic floor to relax from the pressure of the uterus.
It is worth avoiding long walks or trips, because being in one position for a long time makes the pressure even stronger. And if it is not possible to change the position, then the discomfort may increase, because of which it will rise.pressure, and general well-being will worsen. No need to walk fast and even more so run after transport. Small walks in the evenings with your husband in the park are the best option, as there are places where you can sit and relax. If the sensation of pain has become strong, stop or sit down to wait it out. The baby will roll over, the discomfort will go away, and you can safely move on. In the last three or four weeks before childbirth, it is worth taking care of yourself more, adhering to a leisurely and relaxed rhythm of life. Try to be in harmony with yourself and fill your head with imaginary problems as little as possible. Pregnancy is a time of rest before the endless parental everyday life.
