What is the reason for stomach pain in three and a half months of pregnancy?

Many female friends who have given birth know that they will have stomach pain during pregnancy, but most female friends who have not become pregnant do not know what stomach pain during pregnancy is. Let us learn together why stomach pain occurs during pregnancy. Does it indicate that the fetus is unhealthy or that there is an accident with the fetus? If you are a mother who is about to become pregnant or a mother who is already pregnant, you might as well learn about it with us and learn in advance so that you will not be worried or afraid when this phenomenon occurs.

1. Physiological abdominal pain

Many expectant mothers always feel some stomach pain, sometimes accompanied by early pregnancy reactions such as vomiting, which is mainly caused by increased gastric acid secretion in early pregnancy. At this time, you should pay attention to diet adjustment. The meals should be light and easy to digest. You can eat some toasted steamed bread slices or soda crackers for breakfast. The discomfort will disappear naturally as the first trimester ends.

2. Pathological abdominal pain

Pathological abdominal pain If you experience abdominal pain in early pregnancy, especially pain in the lower abdomen, the first thing you should consider is whether it is a pregnancy complication. Common complications include threatened miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. If a pregnant woman experiences paroxysmal or regular abdominal pain in the first few months of pregnancy, it may indicate threatened miscarriage. Placental abruption often occurs in the late pregnancy, and the expectant mother may have pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome, chronic hypertension, or abdominal trauma. Tearing pain in the lower abdomen is a typical symptom, often accompanied by vaginal bleeding.

3. Distinguish between physiological abdominal pain and pathological abdominal pain

Physiological abdominal pain is caused by a series of physical changes during pregnancy and is not dangerous. For example, when your belly gradually grows, you may feel a pulling pain in your abdomen when you move. This is caused by the enlarged uterus pressing on the bones. If your baby is four months old, you may feel your stomach getting hard or being knocked sometimes. This is fetal movement. Excessively intense fetal movements can also cause mild abdominal pain, which is physiological pain and is normal. However, if the pregnant mother's abdominal pain is regular and accompanied by vaginal bleeding, then you should worry whether it is a sign of miscarriage. At this time, you need to see a doctor in time.

4. Dietary principles in early pregnancy

In the early stages of pregnancy, you must first ensure protein intake. You should choose foods rich in high-quality protein that are easily digestible and absorbable, such as meat, milk, eggs, fish and soy products. Secondly, you need to ensure the intake of minerals and vitamins in the early stages of pregnancy. Choose a variety of foods rich in nutrients such as zinc, calcium, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C and folic acid, such as meat, animal liver and kidney, sesame, milk and beans. Finally, in the early stages of pregnancy, you should pay attention to the proper intake of carbohydrates and fats. Carbohydrates that provide energy during pregnancy mainly come from sweet potatoes, potatoes, yams, sucrose and rice. Pregnant women should consume more than 150 grams of carbohydrates per day. Fat mainly comes from animal oil and edible oil. Sesame oil, soybean oil and peanut oil in edible oil are the main providers of energy and can meet the mother and fetus's needs for fatty acids. Vegetable oil is an ideal oil for cooking.

5. Pay attention to inspection

If pain worsens or bleeding continues, seek medical attention immediately. Some expectant mothers believe that abdominal pain in early pregnancy may be accidental and it is not a big deal and they just need to lie down in bed and rest. This blind measure of bed rest to protect the fetus is not advisable. You should go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time to avoid delaying the disease.

The following are all the reasons why abdominal pain occurs during pregnancy. Under normal circumstances, there is no need to worry about the pain. For example, if the fetus gradually grows and the uterus does not contract well, it will cause pain, so you don’t need to worry about it. However, if the pain is severe and accompanied by brown discharge or vaginal bleeding, you must go to the hospital for timely examination and treatment, as it may be a precursor to threatened abortion.