Patient's question:
During labor, is the birth canal on the left or right? Today, I heard the fetal heartbeat on the right. Now I'm more than 37 weeks pregnant, and my abdomen has been having intermittent pain accompanied by frequent urination and lower back pain. What's going on?Doctor's answer:
Hearing the fetal heartbeat on the right side of the abdomen may indicate that the baby's back is on the right side. At 37 weeks of pregnancy, experiencing irregular abdominal pain and back pain may be Braxton Hicks contractions. It is recommended that you pay close attention and monitor carefully. If you experience symptoms such as bleeding or regular lower abdominal pain again, you should seek medical follow-up. For the patient, if the condition during labor becomes severe, immediate symptomatic treatment should be administered, and appropriate medication should be used. Otherwise, it may lead to recurrent labor complications. Additionally, the patient needs to maintain a positive mood at all times.