What causes stomach discomfort in pregnant women?

After a woman becomes pregnant, the hormones in her body will change as she enters the pregnancy period. The increased secretion of progesterone and estrogen will lead to endocrine disorders, which will not only affect normal metabolism but also normal gastrointestinal function. Many pregnant women report that they always feel discomfort in their stomachs during pregnancy. Either they have bloating or stomach pain. So what exactly causes stomach discomfort during pregnancy?

1. Uterine enlargement stimulates bones

After you become pregnant, you will feel your belly getting bigger day by day, and then your skin will feel tight. If you love sports, you may feel a dull pulling pain in your abdomen after hiking or playing table tennis, which is similar to normal stomach pain. For some expectant mothers, the enlarged uterus constantly stimulates the lower edge of the ribs, which may cause dull rib pain or pain due to the relaxation and separation of the pubic symphysis, and even lead to limited movement. However, these conditions are normal physiological reactions after pregnancy and do not require special treatment. The pain can be relieved by sleeping in the left side position. Expectant mothers don’t need to worry, the symptoms can be relieved by resting in bed more.

2. Pathological causes such as ectopic pregnancy and uterine adnexal disease

Abdominal pain in early pregnancy is a reaction that occurs in early pregnancy and is one of the symptoms of early pregnancy. But everyone is different. Some people are sleepy, some are afraid of cold, and some feel uncomfortable when they smell oil... These symptoms usually appear 6 weeks after amenorrhea and generally last until 3 months of pregnancy. Everyone's situation will be different, which is related to personal hormones. Some people's early pregnancy reactions last longer and may not disappear until 16-18 weeks.

Will I have stomach pain in early pregnancy? In the early stages of pregnancy, abdominal pain is a normal physiological reaction, but some abdominal pains are pathological and may indicate signs of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. Therefore, when abdominal pain occurs in early pregnancy, we must learn to distinguish it. If the pain persists, we must go to the hospital for examination.

The article introduces the reasons why pregnant women experience stomach discomfort. These are all normal phenomena during pregnancy. You can improve the stomach discomfort by massaging your abdomen more often, keeping your stomach warm, and paying more attention to your eating habits. In normal times, you should eat more easily digestible foods, less gas-causing foods, eat small meals frequently, and avoid overeating.