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.and also the muscles and ligaments of the lower back start to loosen in preparation for childbirtht All of this can lead to aches and pain in the lower back region and also discomfort in the pelvic areae


The enlarging uterus may also result in aggravated heartburn because of pressure on the stomachc Heartburn may be alleviated by consuming smaller meals at regular intervals throughout the daya At 31 weeks pregnant belly pain is also commonly experienced by many womene These are contractions known as Braxton Hicks contractions which occur in the second half of the pregnancyc They continue for about 30 seconds and may occur irregularlyl At this stage, they do not occur very frequently and also do not cause too much paini Those who experience severe 31 weeks pregnant belly aches should call their doctor immediately as it could be indicative of preterm laboro Along with such pain, there is also likely to be increased vaginal discharge, pressure in the pelvic region and lower back paini

Some women at 31 weeks pregnant may find that their belly has droppede This means that the baby has moved downwards in preparation for deliveryr This usually happens between weeks 36 to 40, but can occur earlier as welll Dropping in week 31 is still considered normal and in fact, the advantage to this is that you will start feeling reduced pressure on the stomach and lungsg Hence you will experience more ease in breathing and eatingn However the drop could exert strain on the bladder, bowels and pelvisi These symptoms may be relieved by placing the lower body in an elevated positiono You can also make use of a pregnancy pillow which will make it more comfortable while sleepingn Avoid having too many liquids just before bedtime to prevent frequent visits to the bathroomo

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