Patient's question:
I am 39 weeks pregnant. After going to bed today, I've been experiencing mild abdominal pain. Will mild abdominal pain at 39 weeks of pregnancy lead to a miscarriage?Doctor's answer:
At 39 weeks of pregnancy, if you experience mild, intermittent abdominal pain or discomfort, it may indicate uterine contractions. Deliveries before 37 weeks are considered full-term births. Currently, the baby is not a miscarriage; a miscarriage refers to a fetus that cannot survive outside the womb before 28 weeks of pregnancy. Deliveries between 28 and 37 weeks fall within the range of preterm labor. Therefore, it is advisable to undergo a detailed ultrasound examination of the uterine appendages.