Patient's question:
I have an itchy lower body, and my underwear is always yellow. What's going on? How should I handle persistent contractions in the abdomen during the late stages of pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
If there are contractions, water breaking, or spotting after reaching full term, along with regular lower abdominal bloating and pain, it indicates the onset of labor. You should promptly visit the hospital's maternity department to get admitted for delivery. Generally, constipation may occur during the early stages of pregnancy. After pregnancy, the secretion of stomach acid decreases, the tension of smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal tract is reduced, and peristalsis weakens. At the same time, due to weakened tension in the abdominal wall muscles and increased water absorption by the large intestine, pregnant women are more prone to constipation. It is recommended to eat more vegetables and fruits and avoid using medication blindly.