Patient's question:
Patient Age: 6 days away from due date. Today, I feel intermittent tightening in my abdomen. I've experienced this before, but it's much stronger today, accompanied by mild pain. No bleeding or water breaking. What kind of help do you need: Is it close to labor? Should I go to the hospital or wait and see?Doctor's answer:
According to the symptoms you described, it is considered that you may have irregular contractions, which are signs of labor. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for prenatal examination in a timely manner, and internal examination may be necessary if needed to understand the expansion of the cervix and decide whether you need to be admitted for labor. Additionally, during the treatment for labor, the patient's dietary condition and care are also very crucial. The patient must digest vitamins, prevent stomach problems, and maintain a light diet to avoid unnecessary harm.