In the last week of pregnancy, a woman looks forward to the beginning of labor, carefully listening to changes in her body. Along with the first signs of childbirth - secretions, false contractions , pulling pains in the abdomen, very often the cause of concern are problems with the intestines. Let's understand, whether it is necessary to experience and whether there is a diarrhoeia before sorts.
Constipation at 39 weeks gestation
In later pregnancy, a very rare, or dry and hard stool brings great discomfort. In addition, it can be dangerous, as a woman has to push, which can provoke increased uterine tone and premature birth. The most common cause of constipation is that the baby's head falls lower and presses on the rectum. To avoid this unpleasant problem, a woman should move more, eat more efficiently and do not neglect the doctor's examinations and advice.
Diarrhea at 39 weeks gestation
Liquid chair can be triggered by two factors.
- The most common reason is the cleansing of the body in connection with the preparation for the forthcoming birth. This is a natural process, so you do not need to take any medicine. However, to facilitate the condition, you can drink strong tea, a decoction of the oak bark or cherry fruit, but only with the permission of your doctor. For the same reason, the expectant mother before the birth can worry not only diarrhea, but also vomiting.
- Stomach upset. This is due to the constant pressure on the stomach of the uterus. In this case, it is worth including in your diet products that help to strengthen the stool. This is a banana, boiled potatoes, apple juice and rice. If diarrhea at 39 weeks of pregnancy is due to the use of stale foods,
It is worth immediately contacting a doctor to avoid dysbacteriosis.
It is impossible to say for sure how much diarrhea begins before giving birth. If this is a harbinger of the soon appearance of a baby, an upset stomach can begin at 38-39 a week. Women who give birth not for the first time, such an ailment can generally be bypassed. In any case, if such changes occur in your body, try not to worry and do not self-medicate, and just in case, show your doctor.