What to do if you have stomach pain during pregnancy

We all know that pregnancy is a very difficult thing. Pregnant women will experience various discomforts during pregnancy. For example, pregnancy reactions in the early stages of pregnancy will cause pregnant women to vomit constantly, which may be relieved in the middle stages. However, some people may experience stomach pain during pregnancy due to their physical constitution. This may also be a "sequelae" left by early pregnancy reactions. So, what should you do if you have stomach pain in the second trimester of pregnancy?

1. Reduce your food intake appropriately

Because of pregnancy hormones and uterine compression, gastrointestinal function will decline, and many pregnant women take "big supplements" during pregnancy. Excessive food intake every day causes the stomach to overload and cause stomach pain. Therefore, the diet of pregnant women should be appropriately reduced, especially foods with high sugar content.

2. You can give pregnant women some cornmeal porridge

If a pregnant woman has stomachache, you can give her more cornmeal porridge. If her digestion is still good, you can add some millet porridge or yam porridge (rice and yam in half, cut the yam into smaller pieces, and the cooking time must be longer, at least 15 minutes longer than the usual boiling time). Try not to eat pure rice porridge. Do not add any additional ingredients to the porridge at will, but you can add some dates appropriately. The diet should be light, and after the stomach pain symptoms are alleviated, high-calorie and high-nutrition foods can be gradually added.

3. You can use some antacids. If you often have stomach pain at night, ask your doctor to prescribe some antacids to take before bed.

4. Semi-sitting position

If a pregnant woman has severe stomach pain and the pain is unbearable, taking a semi-sitting position can relieve the pain. Generally, this symptom will gradually disappear after 3 months of pregnancy.

5. White Peony Root and Roasted Licorice Decoction

If the stomach pain symptoms are relatively severe, you can use 20 grams of white peony root and 10 grams of roasted licorice to make a decoction and take it, one dose per day, decocting each dose three times and taking it in three times. Heat it appropriately before each dose.

6. When the condition is serious, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible to diagnose the cause and then receive targeted treatment.

Prevention of stomach pain in pregnant women

Stomach pain is unavoidable for pregnant women, but by paying attention to diet, eating small meals frequently, and exercising properly in daily life, stomach pain can be effectively prevented and relieved. To prevent stomach pain, you should pay attention to the following points:

1. Eat a reasonable diet and eat small and frequent meals

That is, three meals a day, with fixed amounts and locations. You can also eat 4-5 meals a day, and the meal time should be controlled within 30 to 60 minutes. The process of eating should be calm and in a happy mood. None of the three meals should be skipped or combined.

Especially breakfast, and the portion should be enough, each meal accounts for 1/3 of the calories needed for a day, or it can be in an inverted pyramid shape - a rich breakfast, a moderate lunch, and a small dinner. It is best to eat in a place with a harmonious and warm atmosphere. And try not to be affected or interrupted by external interference during your meal.

2. Eat fresh food and eat less spicy and sour food

Eat less spicy and sour food. Your daily diet should include foods rich in vitamins to help protect the gastric mucosa, improve its defense capabilities, and promote the repair of local lesions. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and pay attention to nutritional balance.

3. Exercise appropriately

Do not lie down within half an hour after a meal. Try to sit upright when eating so that stomach acid will not move upwards.

You can also do this exercise in your daily life: stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, place your hands lightly on your knees, and bend your body slightly forward. Take a deep breath, and when you exhale, gently contract your abdominal muscles, but be sure not to force it, otherwise you will feel uncomfortable. This will help you expel gas from your lungs and relax your muscles. Maintain this position for 5 to 20 seconds without holding your breath, and repeat 4 to 7 times. This movement is very helpful in relieving indigestion and constipation.

4. If the pregnant mother has stomach problems, or cannot distinguish whether the stomach pain is caused by gastritis or pregnancy, it is recommended to go to the hospital to prevent the gastritis from getting worse.

The above is the treatment method for stomach pain in mid-pregnancy. When a pregnant woman has stomach pain, the most important thing is to adjust her diet. Try to eat small meals frequently in her daily diet, and the staple foods should be mainly noodles and porridge, because these foods will not burden the stomach and are beneficial to stomach digestion. At the same time, do not use drugs blindly, as this will have a negative impact on the fetus.