Abstract
In pregnant women the inferior vena cava is compressed due to uterine volume increase. As a result, it is said that a decrease in body temperature, so called “Hie”, is likely too cool and blood circulation in the pelvis is deteriorated. “Hie” of pregnant women is said to be the reason for various abnormalities such as premature birth or weak labor. However, the relationship between preterm labor and “Hie” has not been clarified. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to investigate the relationship of first birth preterm labor pregnant women and “Hie”. The first experiment was conducted using a questionnaire survey of “Hie” in preterm labor pregnant women and normal pregnancy women. As a result, a significant difference was observed between the preterm labor pregnant women and normal pregnancy women. In the preterm labor pregnant women it was revealed that they often felt the “Hie”. In the second part of the study, the body temperature of preterm labor pregnant women and normal pregnancy women was measured. As a result, a significant difference was observed in the axillary temperature between the two groups. In summary, it is inferred that there is an association with preterm labor pregnant women and the “Hie”, and thus it is considered necessary to consider a means to prevent “Hie” in preterm labor pregnant women.
