Patient's question:
I am 27 years old. In the past few days, there has been brown discharge from my lower body. I don't know what's going on, and I suspect I might be pregnant. Please ask: What is the reason for lower abdominal pain at 36 weeks of pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Don't worry, in the late stages of pregnancy, this can happen occasionally. Since you're just one week away from full term, you're getting weekly prenatal check-ups now, including fetal heart monitoring and self-counting fetal movements. In the late stages of pregnancy, you shouldn't lie flat because the enlarged uterus can easily compress the abdominal aorta, leading to uterine brain edema and fetal aspiration. It's been over a week, and it's time for a routine prenatal check-up, which includes prenatal tests, fetal heart monitoring, and a urinalysis. At 36 weeks, you'll need a complete blood test, and you should also book an ultrasound around 38 weeks. If you don't have regular abdominal pain, occasional contractions are normal. Avoid strenuous exercise, get plenty of rest, and refrain from sexual activity. If you experience hardening of the abdomen, irregular contractions resembling non-rhythmic labor contractions, you should go to the hospital for a check-up. If the contractions last only a few seconds, it's not a major concern.