Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I also feel extremely cold and afraid of the cold. Why do they recommend walking more before a natural birth?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if the prenatal tests are basically normal, such as the baby's position and size, and it is suitable for a vaginal delivery, then engaging in appropriate activities like walking or climbing stairs moderately can be beneficial in promoting the baby to gradually engage. This can be helpful for a vaginal delivery. However, it is important to pay attention to not feel tired. If the fetal heart rate does not increase during fetal movement, or if there is no fetal movement at all during fetal heart monitoring, this may indicate that the baby's condition could be abnormal. This situation is known as "non-reactive," and the pregnant woman needs to do another fetal heart monitoring after 1 hour, or undergo further tests.