Can there be practice fights? When the practice fights start. Video: "About training bouts"

The birth of a baby is accompanied by cramping muscle contractions of the uterus. At first, not always noticeable false sensations appear. If a pregnant woman has very painful training contractions, this is caused by a violation of the hormonal background, water balance, neurosis, uterine hypertonicity.

Causes

The uterus is an organ that is a constantly contracting muscle. Only in everyday life before pregnancy, women feel these actions during menstruation and orgasm. In the process of gestation, contractions do not stop, but with the growth of the fetus they acquire a different character and become more noticeable.

How long before birth do painful training contractions start? The expectant mother feels the first signs of contractions from the middle of the term. But the symptoms are so minor that they are ignored. For a couple of weeks before giving birth, false spasms already cause discomfort and are accompanied by pain.

Why are painful training contractions going on:

too low progesterone levels;
the uterus is in good shape;
dehydration of the body;
external pressure on the walls of the uterus;
psycho-emotional state.

The less progesterone is produced, the more intense the contraction of the uterus. If this factor manifests itself ahead of time, there is a threat of premature birth. Active actions during intercourse and excessive fetal mobility are introduced into the tone of the uterus.

When a woman is emotionally tense, under stress, against the background of false contractions, this provokes severe pain. A full bladder and rectum put pressure on the uterus and cause intense training contractions.

Multiparous women are able to distinguish false symptoms from true ones. But those who become mothers for the first time perceive false spasms as the beginning of childbirth. Primiparas worry that the newborn will be born ahead of time.

But both phenomena are different. True contractions are painful and frequent, training ones are not cyclical and hardly noticeable. They are not accompanied by discharge of water and mucous plugs, as well as frequent urge to go to the toilet.

signs

Being in active movement, the pregnant woman does not feel cramping contractions. Spasms are noticeable at rest, when a woman is sitting or lying down. To understand the nature of the grip, pay attention to the intensity and duration.

When training the uterus, the stomach tenses up, but this lasts no more than 60 seconds. Prenatal contractions are not regular, do not have an intensively growing character. If at this moment the woman changes her position or starts moving, the uterus stops contracting, and the stomach becomes soft again.

Can training contractions be painful? Yes and no, there is no definite answer, it all depends on the individuality of the organism. If a woman has a low pain threshold, every tension in the abdomen will cause pain.

Soreness with false contractions is short-lived and localized only in one area of the abdomen - above, below the navel, or somewhere on the side. With labor spasms, pain captures all areas at once. In addition, the lower back begins to hurt, which is already a clear sign of the imminent appearance of the baby.

During training bouts, some pregnant women get a cork, but the clot looks different: it has a brownish tint without blood impurities. It provokes the discharge of a gynecological examination or sexual intercourse. False spasms in terms of symptoms are not in vain similar to true ones. So nature prepares the body for the upcoming action (hence the name).

How practice bouts help:

make the muscles of the uterus more elastic;
adjust the neck for the upcoming opening;
help the baby to take the desired position;
improve blood circulation.

During contractions, more nutrients and oxygen are supplied to the fetus, which ensures greater activity of the baby. Muscle contraction is a kind of exercise that allows childbirth to pass without complications.

Very painful training contractions can be the result of an incorrect position of the fetus. Contracting, the uterus tries to correct the desired position. If something interferes with this, the efforts become sensitive, which is why pain is provoked.

Self-pain relief

If painful training contractions have begun, the pregnant woman herself is able to eliminate severe discomfort. To do this, several actions are taken.

How to relieve pain during training contractions:

change the position of the body;
start moving;
do breathing exercises;
take a shower;
apply elements of relaxation.

Exercises. It is changes in posture or active movements that relieve tone, and the pain will immediately subside. If a woman attends a school for mothers-to-be, they teach physical exercises that relieve spasms. False contractions are the best reason to practice.

Breath. Helps breathing exercises, the ability to come in handy in the future. The body will automatically turn on the respiratory system when labor pains begin.

Relaxation. If the soreness is associated with a bad mood, depression, it is relaxation that will help the uterus to relax. Pleasant music is used, an interesting, soothing film or a fascinating book, as well as contemplation of beauty.

Hobby. Favorite dishes or desserts are allowed. Good communication with friends, going to the theater with her husband helps. Even chores around the house or preparing for childbirth, taking care of the first child (if the woman is multiparous) or pets, favorite hobbies are good distractions.

Pain Relief

If training bouts are tortured, and the pain is unbearable, the woman is prescribed drugs and recommend folk remedies. But a preliminary observing gynecologist will diagnose the determination of the factor that provoked severe pain.

Is it possible to No-shpu during training bouts? Yes, a pregnant woman is allowed to take this antispasmodic. According to the decision of the gynecologist, other drugs are individually prescribed.

What to take for very painful training contractions:

painkiller;
homeopathic remedies;
herbal tablets;
hormonal drugs.

A pregnant woman on her own can only take mild antispasmodics that are harmless to the child: No-shpu, Papaverine. Relanium, Dexamethasone. But without the permission of a doctor, you should not use drugs. Exceeding the dosage leads to death for the mother and fetus. Hormonal agents are also selected by a gynecologist.

Homeopathic remedies are often included in restorative therapy at any stage of pregnancy. Chamomilla, Sabina, Arnica are recommended. Independent use is prohibited. From herbal tablets, it is better to stop the choice on valerian.

folk therapy. Funds are selected with great care. Not all herbs are harmless during pregnancy. You should not take alcohol tinctures, it is better to have on hand herbal teas recommended by your doctor.

If during false contractions pain in the lower back appears, the symptoms are relieved by massage actions. Even light touches on the acupuncture points of the lower back will quickly relieve tension. With relaxation, the pain will also disappear. A pregnant woman will not be able to apply this method on her own, so a family member takes over the function of a traditional healer.

It is impossible to say exactly good or bad when false spasms are accompanied by painful symptoms. Ideally, there should be no pain, but if discomfort appears and passes quickly, it's okay. When very frequent training contractions began and began to acquire intensity, perhaps false contractions began to move into the stage of labor.

From about the middle of pregnancy, expectant mothers may experience pain in the very bottom of the abdomen, which is caused by tension in the uterus. These are the so-called training bouts. According to some doctors, they prepare the uterus so that its cervix opens correctly during childbirth, enrich the placenta with oxygen, improve its nutrition - during false blood rushes to the uterus especially actively.

It is important to know that the absence or presence of training contractions is not an indicator of the pathology of pregnancy, they depend purely on the characteristics of the female body.

What you need to know about training contractions: when do they start, how can they feel, how to behave during such a phenomenon? Let's look at all these questions in more detail.

What are Braxton Hicks training contractions?

False contractions were named after the British physician who first described it in the medical literature at the end of the nineteenth century. From a physiological point of view, false contractions are contractions of the smooth muscles of the uterus that do not lead to the opening of the cervix. Thus, for the child, they do not pose a danger, nor do they indicate the onset of premature birth.

If a woman feels this condition in the later stages - contractions are also called harbingers. They prepare the uterus for future disclosure, serve as a kind of "training" before the baby is born.

Many pregnant women wonder how to distinguish contractions from training. Here are the criteria:

False contractions are paroxysmal in nature, and the duration of the attack is up to one minute. The gaps between them, unlike the real ones, are of different lengths.
The frequency of training bouts is from several times per hour to two or three attacks per day. They are irregular and resume or pass without any periodicity.
The intensity and pain sensations depend on the characteristics of the female body. As a rule, painful periods before pregnancy are an indicator that false contractions will be accompanied by discomfort. However, these are just observations, sometimes women do not have false manifestations during the entire period of bearing a child.
The frequency and intensity of the training contractions gradually decrease, while the real ones only become stronger and more intense with each passing hour.
Sometimes training bouts go away or become less intense with a change in body position. For real ones, this feature is not typical, they gradually become stronger, regardless of whether the woman is sitting, lying or walking.

What week do training bouts start?

Most women who have experienced this phenomenon begin to feel tension in the uterus on average from the twentieth week of pregnancy. However, doctors, answering the question of how long training contractions begin, argue that uterine contractions themselves can occur earlier. Pregnant women simply do not notice them. In general, periodic “training” appears in the second half of pregnancy, and sometimes just before childbirth, a week or two before them.

Interestingly, intense training contractions are not a sign of rapid or rapid labor. According to statistics, women who have such a phenomenon, give birth longer.

Although there is no need to see a doctor for false symptoms, during the first pregnancy it is better to visit a doctor or go to the hospital for such a condition, especially if everything is intense and prolonged. In other cases, be sure to inform your doctor.

How training contractions feel

Sensations during such a phenomenon in women vary in degree of intensity and strength. As a rule, during training bouts, the following symptoms appear:

drawing sensations, similar to those that appear during menstruation;
tension or tightness in the uterus, groin, lower abdomen;
painful sensations are concentrated in one area of the body, do not radiate to the back or lower back, as in real contractions;
they are less painful than real ones, can be short-lived and irregular;
the muscles of the uterus can tighten so much that a woman is able to feel this organ, sometimes clear contours of the uterus are visible;
muscle contraction can cause pain, but is often limited to discomfort for the pregnant woman.

What can cause false contractions

Factors that stimulate the onset of such symptoms differ in women, but doctors have identified common points.

Unstable emotional background, experiences or excitement.
Active loads of the mother, physical activity.
Intense baby movement.
Full bladder.
Dehydration of the female body.
Active sex life, orgasms.

What to do while pregnant during practice contractions

If training contractions have begun for the first time, the sensations can frighten the expectant mother. You need to try to remain calm, you can do breathing practices. Methods that alleviate the condition during Braxton-Hicks contractions:

dog-like breathing: frequent, superficial - no more than 30 seconds in a row, after which they take several deep exhalations during the fight and deep full breaths after it;
a warm bath or shower will help relieve cramps;
drinking - in small sips you can drink water at room temperature (without gas), fruit drinks or juices;
walking at a leisurely pace - it will relax the muscles of the uterus;
change in body position - you can try to stand up, lie down, sit down;
relaxation or meditation - sometimes it is enough to take a comfortable position, turn on calm music so that false contractions become less intense.

When to see a doctor

Such contractions are a physiological phenomenon, but in some cases it is necessary to consult a doctor.

If the contractions last longer than 4-5 hours in a row, they cause severe pain.
When discharge appears - bloody or watery.
If after training fights the child began to move less.
If the pain radiates to the coccyx or lower back.
With the appearance of strong pressure on the perineum.

Carries her baby, she hopes that the birth will begin on time and everything will be fine. But unexpectedly for herself, she
suddenly begins to feel some discomfort.

What the expectant mother feels is like contractions. The woman is completely bewildered - it's too early. These may be false contractions, which will be discussed in this informative article. Many women, having felt such discomfort, rush to the hospital with the confidence that childbirth has begun. But after the specialist examines the pregnant woman, he informs her that she can safely return home. To give birth to her, as it turns out, is too early.

Changes in pregnancy

What happens to a pregnant woman? Why does she feel the same pain as during contractions? Or does she just think so?

False contractions during pregnancy occur in almost every woman. And all this because incredible changes are taking place in the body. Without them, the expectant mother and her baby will not be able to prepare for childbirth. Restructuring mainly occurs where the genitals are located. It is important that the cervix is properly ripened and softened. And when this begins to happen, the expectant mother feels that the uterine muscles begin to contract.

Training bouts

When such spasms begin, they do not indicate that the uterus is already ripe. Pregnant women can begin to feel such training contractions as early as 20 weeks. They do not particularly bother the expectant mother and are almost painless. And when false contractions begin, the pregnant woman feels them very well. Especially the expectant mother will feel them well just before the birth. But for every woman, the duration of such contractions is very different in duration and in sensations. In some, they begin a few weeks before the expected birth, while in another category of pregnant women, such spasms can begin a few hours before this event.

False contractions from effective spasms can be difficult to distinguish even for such mothers whose child is not the first. The pain that accompanies this moment is tolerated by women in different ways.

What kind of animal is this - false contractions?

Many imaginary spasms or, as they are also called, harbingers of childbirth, basically begin at the 37th week of gestation. And they differ from "real" contractions, in principle, only on the basis that the cervix remains closed. The question arises: “Is this normal?” Due to the fact that training contractions sometimes occur, the cervix of the pregnant woman can prepare for the upcoming tests. Subsequently, in the process of "real" spasms, it will simply open up. In general, there is no pathology in this.

In the process of contraction of the cervix, another “event” occurs - the cork leaves in the form of spotting. When this happens, the cervix will begin to soften. Many pregnant women do not even notice this moment (the cork is coming off). But there are exceptions. Then the expectant mother hurries to the hospital, experiencing pain and false contractions.

How to determine?

False contractions during pregnancy are a rather painful process. But it doesn't last long. When such contractions appear, the expectant mother must understand for herself that she will soon have to give birth.

False contractions at week 37 appear in almost all pregnant women. They are accompanied by pain, as muscle contraction begins. The lower abdomen pulls, the uterus tenses, but there is no pain in the back. Therefore, it is recommended to just lie down, and soon the pregnant woman will feel better. You can also take a bath or shower to ease contractions. But the water must be warm. Doctors also advise asking your husband to massage his back. But not much. The pain will subside soon.

Of course, the future mother can be understood, because she is so looking forward to the appearance of the baby. When the first harbingers of childbirth begin to appear, she is ready to believe that it is time to go to the hospital. But there is no need to rush. Let everything take its course. It is better to devote this time to self-care and prepare for a meeting with the little one. Can you check again if everything is ready? And also it's time to start packing the bag for the hospital. It is better to do it yourself, and not rely on your beloved husband.

But even during this period, the pregnant woman is advised to be very vigilant. False contractions can easily develop into real harbingers of childbirth. It may happen that the future mother will not have time to get to the hospital, if you do not pay attention to the symptoms. So the situation needs to be monitored. This most often happens to women who have already given birth. This is because the precursors are not as intense this time as in those pregnant women who will give birth for the first time.

Comparative analysis

So, we know that there are false contractions. How to identify them and not succumb to panic?

The nature of the pain without time intervals. In intensity, they remain the same as in the beginning.
Contractions appear no more than 4 times in sixty minutes.
They are mild, the pregnant woman does not feel that the spasms have become stronger.
Contractions are felt only in the lower abdomen or in the location of the pelvis.
If they pass, then after the pregnant woman lay down. Or, conversely, it did.

"Real" contractions

The duration of "real" contractions is up to one minute. And the duration of rest between them is getting shorter.
Spasms occur more than five times in sixty minutes.
They are painful, their frequency is constantly growing.
Painful symptoms appear in the back, especially in its lower part. The pregnant woman feels unpleasant pressure below.
Even if a woman is doing something or just lying down, the contractions do not “calm down”, but, on the contrary, become stronger.

All of the above signs indicate that these are no longer false contractions. How to determine? You need to be aware and listen to yourself. Now it is clear to us that the main thing is to monitor the situation and not miss the initial stage of "acting" fights. This moment must be approached very seriously and do not forget that it is on the woman's vigilance that how and where the birth will take place, as well as how it will end, depends.

How to distinguish contractions from false spasms? It becomes clear if you read the article carefully.

And now we can move on to another important question: “Is it possible to reduce the discomfort that a pregnant woman feels during imaginary contractions?”

Reducing discomfort

In order not to experience torment during imaginary contractions, it is necessary for a pregnant woman to rest more often. After all, such spasms are intensified because mommy decides to put everything in order before giving birth. And here it begins: washing, cleaning, ironing, cooking ... And it's good if the woman has not started repairs yet. All this can be done gradually, without overloading the already tired body. If imaginary contractions begin to bother when the pregnant woman is lying, then she needs to get up and move a little. It also happens that you just need to eat or drink something in order to alleviate the condition. The pain that a pregnant woman experiences can be used to learn how to breathe correctly. This will definitely be needed in the process of labor pains.

Doubts

If a pregnant woman doubts the nature of her spasms, then it is still better to play it safe and go to the hospital. How long do false contractions last? No one can answer this question with certainty. In some women, they last for a long time, while in other mothers, false spasms smoothly flow into “acting” harbingers of childbirth. If your sensations are very painful, then you can’t do without the help of a specialist. For those who have tried all the recommendations that were given in the article, but did not get relief, the doctor recommends a medicine. It will help relieve this pain. Many women get used to constant discomfort, so the impending birth may be a surprise for them.

When is it necessary to rush to the hospital?

Summing up

A pregnant woman should understand that imaginary contractions are not childbirth, but only harbingers of their imminent onset.
Pain during imaginary contractions is similar to that experienced by a woman during menstruation.
It is impossible to strain when such spasms occur. On the contrary, it is better to relax.
You need to learn how to breathe correctly - this will come in handy.

Everything is in the hands of a pregnant woman. If she tries to follow all the recommendations, she will feel good. A woman will be able to properly prepare both herself and her baby for the upcoming event.

Pregnancy and childbirth is a serious test for the female body. In order for gestation and childbearing to be successful, the body of a pregnant woman is gradually rebuilt, preparing for the upcoming loads. One of these preparations is training bouts. What is the difference between real fights and fake fights? What to do to normalize well-being with false uterine contractions?

The concept of training contractions and the reasons for their appearance in pregnant women

Preparatory contractions are a normal occurrence before childbirth for any pregnant woman. Most women do not experience discomfort, for some, uterine contraction causes pain, but there is no need to be afraid and worried.

Muscles tense at different intervals: they can make themselves felt once a day or every hour. Training cramps allow the muscles of the uterus to prepare for the upcoming birth. Prenatal contractions relax and soften the cervix. During contraction, the organ shortens, and its pharynx opens. False contractions of the uterus provoke such factors:

increased activity of the fetus in the womb;
fluid deficiency in the mother's body;
physical exercise;
sexual activity in the later stages;
psycho-emotional instability (stress or stormy joy);
overcrowding of the bladder;
frequent touching of the abdomen.

Some women do not notice training contractions due to their active lifestyle or pain threshold. However, uterine pretension is present to varying degrees in all pregnant women. Primiparas feel this phenomenon weakly. During the second pregnancy, the symptoms of prenatal spasms are more pronounced.

When do pregnancies begin and how long do they last?

It is impossible to determine exactly what week of pregnancy the training contractions will begin. Their onset depends on the individual characteristics of the body of the pregnant woman. If a woman's endocrine glands are disrupted, false contractions may appear as early as the second trimester (14–21 weeks). Normally, trial uterine cramps appear 2 weeks before delivery (36–38 weeks). The frequency of uterine contractions increases several times if a large fetus is expected.

How long do false contractions last? Training cramps last from 2 seconds to 2 minutes. Their frequency increases closer to childbirth, but the duration remains unchanged. For some time, the woman feels numbness in the abdomen. These sensations pass on their own or are easily eliminated, unlike real contractions. Most often, uterine cramps occur in the evening and at night, when the body is as relaxed as possible.

Concomitant symptoms and sensations of primiparous and multiparous women

The symptoms of false contractions differ in intensity in women during the first pregnancy and in multiparous women. The rest of the symptoms appear the same.

You can understand that preparatory spasms have begun by the following symptoms:

There is numbness and tension in the abdomen, but there is no pain. Discomfort is always localized either on the left or on the right. From the side, the abdomen does not look rounded, but pointed due to the protrusion of the head or buttocks of the fetus.
Contractions begin with weak uterine contractions. The intervals between them are irregular, and the spasms themselves do not last long.
Contractions are observed in one of the areas: groin, lower abdomen.
Unpleasant symptoms disappear with a change in body position, physical activity.
Spasms appear on their own and also disappear, often at night.

Trial uterine contractions for 36–37 weeks of pregnancy are absolutely normal. However, they are more typical for 39–40 weeks. Before 35 weeks, false contractions may occur, but rarely. If uterine contractions are noticed during the first and third trimester, there is a reason to consult a gynecologist. This phenomenon in the early stages indicates violations in the development of the fetus and the threat of miscarriage.

What is the difference between training and real contractions?

The beginning of labor activity is judged by the opening of the cervix. It softens and gradually opens, giving the fetus access to the birth canal. With false contractions, the cervix remains closed. It is this feature that makes it possible to distinguish labor pains from false ones, which are similar. However, only an obstetrician-gynecologist can determine the condition of the cervix. You can independently recognize the nature of contractions based on the following parameters:

Comparison criteria	false contractions	Birth pains
The regularity of the phenomenon	There is no regular interval between attacks.	Contractions have a certain cyclicity. The duration of contractions and their number increases by the time of delivery.
Presence of pain	There is no pain as such, but there is slight discomfort and numbness in the abdomen.	There is pain in the lower abdomen.
Pain relief conditions	Unpleasant sensations disappear after changing the position of the body, stroking the abdomen, and other relaxing measures.	The pain does not go away with a change in body position. It can only be relieved by taking painkillers.

How to relieve discomfort during training bouts?

In most cases, no action is needed, since pain is not typical for training contractions. They disappear on their own.

If discomfort arises, then you can alleviate your well-being in the following ways:

Take a comfortable body position. The expectant mother is recommended to lie on her left side or on her back. If this is not possible, then it is better to sit down.
Walk slowly for a short distance. You need to move slowly, not concentrating on your feelings.
Empty the bladder, because excess fluid in it can provoke tension in the uterus.
Take a warm shower. Jets of water will help relieve tension and relax the muscles of the body.
Switch from discomfort to your favorite activity: reading books, embroidery, etc. Pleasant music also allows you to relax.
Drink water without gas, fruit drink or warm tea.
Use antispasmodics such as papaverine. However, the use of medications must be agreed with the attending physician.

False uterine contractions stop after breathing exercises (video below). Proper breathing technique is useful during not only prenatal cramps, but also the birth itself. Feeling better after the following exercises:

Imitation of blowing out candles. You need to take a slow and deep breath through your nose, and then quickly exhale through your mouth.
Temporary air savings. While the uterus contracts, exhale as slowly as possible, then take a deep breath. Do the same for new attacks.
Dog breathing. Short breaths should be alternated with short exhalations. The duration of the exercise is no more than 30 seconds, otherwise the head will begin to spin.

Reasons for concern and immediate medical attention

Most women tolerate false contractions normally, especially if they are aware of this phenomenon and understand the difference between training and real contractions. Starting from the 37th week of pregnancy, the woman's body is already ready for the birth process (see also: 37th week: how many months of pregnancy is this?). During this period, false contractions can be unsafe, so the deterioration in well-being should be taken seriously. If training bouts are complicated, no matter how long they last and what intensity, medical help is needed. Seek medical attention if you experience the following symptoms:

Bloody or mucous discharge appeared on the linen. This indicates placental abruption.
When the bladder was relieved, a mucous fragment with bloody streaks passed along with the urine. This fragment could be a mucus plug. The baby is thus deprived of one of the protective barriers against infections.
Very strong, sometimes unbearable pain in the vagina and lower back, which lasts all day.
The discharge of amniotic fluid, when a large amount of fluid comes out. In other cases, the feeling of moisture in the crotch area is constantly present (linen gets wet regularly).
Irregular in time, but strong uterine contractions. Their frequency is more than 4 times per minute.
The fetus began to move less or completely froze in the womb.

When training contractions begin, a woman does not need to panic. It is important to calm down and listen to the sensations. Real contractions cover the entire abdomen, and there is no way to calm them down. The appearance of false contractions ahead of time at 35 weeks is an alarming signal that indicates a problematic course of pregnancy. A woman is advised to seek help from a gynecologist and undergo an ultrasound scan.

Training contractions during pregnancy

Training contractions during pregnancy is a common occurrence, but it can be quite exhausting, as sometimes discomfort lasts for several hours or even days. But many doctors believe that debilitating, frequent training contractions can lead to fetal suffering as a result of oxygen deficiency. It is for this reason that in the case of a woman being hospitalized in a hospital, she will regularly undergo CTG and watch the child's blood flow on Doppler ultrasound. If the symptoms of training contractions are pronounced, a woman can relieve spasms with the help of medications. It is not at all dangerous, contrary to popular belief. And will not lead to weakness of labor activity. Thus, doctors do not slow down the onset of childbirth, but rather, on the contrary, contribute to their future normal course. Knowing how long training bouts last, and this, to be precise, up to 240 hours, these actions are quite logical.

Signs and differences from the real

1. Appear at any time of the day, are irregular, pain does not increase. They can be either frequent or rare.

2. The head of the fetus (with cephalic presentation) remains mobile, does not fully enter the mother's pelvis.

3. Structural changes in the cervix do not provoke training contractions before childbirth. If the doctor conducts an examination, he will see an unfinished neck, dense, with no or minimal opening.

4. There is hypertonicity of the uterus. True, it is quite easy in most cases to be removed with an antispasmodic. Painful training contractions also sometimes happen, but in this case it is better to trust the doctors. They will help to relieve the tone with more effective means and will tell you exactly what training contractions cause sensations, and what you can feel when the birth is approaching. How not to miss this moment, not to be late for the hospital, if at this time the woman is at home.

5. A woman experiences great excitement. And this excitement is not good. That is why all women in hospitals are prescribed light sedatives, and sometimes even heavier artillery in the form of Relanium.

6. Although training contractions differ from real contractions in weakness, they sometimes lead to the discharge of amniotic fluid. And then you can't wait any longer. Doctors provoke the maturation of the cervix and start labor with medication if the independent onset is delayed. Can training contractions turn into real ones on their own, without the help of doctors. Yes, this is possible, especially if the pregnancy is already full-term, but in the case of an existing rupture of the amniotic sac, doctors will not wait for the independent start of labor. After all, a woman during this period has a very high risk of penetration of various infectious pathogens into the uterus to the child.

Training bouts start at about 30 weeks. Often they occur when the body position is not too comfortable, excitement, during movement. Often the tone is simply provoked by the horizontal position of the body, since it compresses the inferior vena cava. There are palpable training contractions Braxton-Hicks, sometimes pain. For a child, this position of the mother's body is dangerous due to the occurrence of hypoxia. Sleeping and lying on your back when the tummy is already tangible in size should not be. To prevent sleeping on your back at night, you can go to bed with a special pillow for pregnant women. The woman lies on her side, puts this pillow under her back, and puts the other end between her legs. The pregnancy pillow has an elongated shape and allows such manipulations.

When training contractions begin, doctors advise not to panic. You can just try to sleep or take a warm bath. The bath is not forbidden if the mucous plug and amniotic fluid are in place. You can take an antispasmodic. Another very simple and effective remedy is to urinate. Often a full bladder compresses the uterus and thus leads to its tone.

Remember in advance how to distinguish false contractions from real ones, so as not to get confused at a crucial moment. But even if the contractions are irregular, but you just feel bad, your head hurts, your blood pressure has risen, flies flash before your eyes - you need to urgently call an ambulance.