Contents
Strong tone in early pregnancy
Pregnancy tone is a contraction of the uterine muscles. It manifests itself as pulling pains that arise in the lower abdomen and can be given to the lower back. When such sensations appear, a visit to the doctor is mandatory, because the increased tone can lead to fetal hypoxia, premature birth, placental exfoliation.
Causes of strong tone during pregnancy
A variety of factors contribute to the tension of the muscles of the uterus. Some of them are quite harmless, for example, light massage or ultrasound examination.
Increased tone during pregnancy can be determined independently by palpation
In this case, there is no cause for concern. But there are more serious reasons:
- Low concentration of progesterone. The lack of this hormone often provokes an increase in tone in the early stages of pregnancy.
- Enlargement of the uterus due to the growth of the fetus, or premature disclosure of its cervix.
- Rhesus conflicts. That is why a woman needs to donate blood periodically.
- Diseases. For example, thyroid problems or toxicosis.
- External causes: hard physical labor or inhalation of harmful chemicals.
A strong tone during pregnancy is easily determined by a doctor during a routine examination or during an ultrasound scan. But often the woman herself is able to determine when to sound the alarm. This can be done by palpation (feeling) while lying on a horizontal surface. In a normal state, the abdomen is soft. With hypertonicity, its elasticity will be comparable to the elasticity of the thigh.
Pregnancy and tone at different times
At different periods of bearing a child, the uterus behaves differently:
- I trimester. Increased tone in early pregnancy almost always requires treatment. After all, it is at this time that the probability of a miscarriage is high. If pain occurs with sudden movements, certain postures, no-shpa is usually prescribed. With hormonal disorders, a course of morning and dyufaston is prescribed. Sometimes hospitalization is required.
- II trimester. The body begins to actively prepare for future childbirth. Periods of relaxation and tension of the uterus become quite common. However, spasms are not very painful and are short-lived. But nevertheless, the doctor must be told about them, since the tone can lead to oxygen starvation. The use of the drug Magne B6 can be prescribed.
- III trimester. During this period, it is not always possible to distinguish hypertonia from preparatory contractions, which are considered normal. Therefore, a pregnant woman can be sent to CTG. However, medications are rarely prescribed, only in cases where any pathologies are observed.
Hypertonicity carries the threat of miscarriage or premature birth for a woman, it is dangerous for a baby as well. The fetus may not receive enough oxygen, which will lead to hypoxia, or nutrients, which is fraught with growth retardation (malnutrition).
How to remove increased tone?
Not always, in order to solve the problem, you have to resort to medication. Sometimes sedative decoctions of herbs, for example, motherwort, also help. Sports activities such as walking and swimming are of great service. A slight elasticity of the abdomen disappears if you lower your head low, relax the facial and neck muscles, breathing through your mouth.
It is necessary not only to try to remove the increased tone, but also to eliminate the cause of its appearance.
If the pain is not too severe, but the abdomen is at times tense and hardened, do the exercise “Cat”. Take a knee-elbow position. Raise your head slowly and arch your back. Hold this position for a few seconds and relax again. Repeat the exercise 5-7 times, and then lie down for an hour.
With a timely visit to the doctor, the increased tone will not interfere with a successful childbirth.