Where in the abdomen does uterine contraction pain occur?
Aug 31, 2021
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Ying
Introduction
The pain from uterine contractions typically occurs below the navel—in other words, in the lower abdomen. Concurrently with this pain, the abdomen may feel tight and hard. Some pregnant women, especially at the onset of labor, may experience a sensation of heaviness or dull ache in the lower abdomen similar to menstrual cramps; others may feel pain in the lumbosacral region. At the very beginning of labor, each uterine contraction usually lasts about ten seconds.
Uterine contraction pain typically occurs below the navel—in other words, in the lower abdomen. Concurrently with this pain, the abdomen may feel tight and hard. At the onset of labor, some pregnant women experience a sensation of heaviness or dull ache in the lower abdomen, similar to menstrual cramps, while others may report pain in the lumbosacral region. Initially, uterine contractions usually last about ten seconds. As labor progresses, contractions gradually lengthen in duration, shorten in interval, and intensify in severity. With advancing labor, light vaginal spotting (“show”) may occur; rarely, some women may also experience nausea, vomiting, or other discomforts.
