What are the symptoms of premature labor?

There are many situations that women may encounter during childbirth. Premature labor and difficult labor are both common phenomena. Premature labor means that the delivery process is very short and the baby is born in an instant, which many pregnant mothers envy.

For parturients, the incidence of precipitous labor is 5% to 10%, and it can happen to both primiparas and multiparas. Under normal circumstances, from the start of regular uterine contractions to the delivery of the fetus and placenta, primiparas need about 16 to 18 hours to complete the entire delivery process, while multiparas only need about 6 to 10 hours. If it takes less than 3 hours, it is considered precipitous labor, which is mostly caused by excessive and rapid uterine contractions. In the past, precipitous labor was more common in multiparas, but now, due to various reasons such as artificial abortion and induced labor before delivery, precipitous labor is also common in primiparas.

1. Pregnant women who are more than 28 weeks pregnant will suddenly feel pain in the waist and abdomen, and will have a bowel movement within a short period of time (some pregnant women may even forcefully defecate and deliver the fetus).

2. Regular lower abdominal pain occurs within a short period of time, with extremely short intervals.

3. Water breaking, bleeding, and a feeling of defecation.

4. The fetal head can even be seen exposed at the vaginal opening.

Even if you do a prenatal checkup in time, you and your family should not be careless about emergency labor. You must learn relevant knowledge in advance to prepare for emergencies. If you really encounter emergency labor, you must stay calm and believe that you can do it.

Treatment for expectant mothers:

1. In order to prevent the fetal head from rushing out of the birth canal too quickly and causing severe tears and lacerations to the birth canal and perineum, family members can try to hold a small towel to press the mother's perineum with one hand, and use the other hand to block the fetus and guide it slightly upwards so that it can slowly squeeze out of the vaginal opening.

2. A few minutes after delivery, a stream of blood usually flows out, and the placenta is automatically delivered accompanied by strong uterine contractions. The mother can massage her abdomen by herself and push the uterus below the navel so that there will not be too much bleeding.

Treatment of the fetus:

1. Protect the fetus. There is vernix caseosa and amniotic fluid on the surface of the newborn's body. When delivering the newborn, it is important to prevent the head from hitting or sliding onto the ground.

2. Cut the umbilical cord. The simplest method is to fold the umbilical cord in half and tie it tightly with a rubber band or rope to block the blood flow and prevent the baby's blood from returning to the mother's body. Then use the sterilized scissors at home to tie the two ends of the umbilical cord tightly and cut it off, and disinfect the broken end with alcohol.

3. Keep the baby's breathing smooth. After wiping the serum off the baby's face, hold his feet upside down and pat the soles of his feet or massage his back. This will help drain the amniotic fluid from his mouth and nose and stimulate him to cry.

4. Pay attention to keeping warm. As soon as the fetus leaves the mother's body, it will immediately be subjected to a rapid decrease in temperature. After cleaning and drying, cover it with a large towel as soon as possible and hold it in your arms to keep it warm.

Note: Expectant mothers should try to avoid giving birth at home. Even if an emergency delivery occurs at home, they should go to the hospital immediately for follow-up treatment. Otherwise, the newborn may be infected with tetanus, etc., and the mortality rate is as high as 70%, so it should not be taken lightly.

Precipitous labor often occurs in women with strong labor force, wide pelvis, and small fetus. Women who have given birth multiple times may also experience premature labor. Therefore, to prevent premature labor, you must prepare for delivery in the late pregnancy according to the actual possible situation. When strong contractions occur, you should go to the hospital for delivery without hesitation. The doctor will treat the symptoms according to the mother's condition. If necessary, drugs can be used to inhibit contractions, slow down the labor process, and avoid premature labor.