Causes and suggestions for right rib pain in pregnant women

Ten months of pregnancy and one day of delivery. During pregnancy, the physical condition of the pregnant woman should be taken seriously. At the same time, pain is very likely to occur during this period. However, pain can also reflect some problems of the pregnant woman. Next, let me share with you the reasons and some suggestions for pregnant women experiencing pain in the right ribs during pregnancy.

1. Reasons:

During pregnancy, if a pregnant woman has pain in the right ribs, the first thing to consider is whether it is directly related to the rapid growth of the baby. Secondly, it is also necessary to rule out whether it is caused by irregular living habits.

As the uterus grows larger after pregnancy, it constantly stimulates the lower edge of the ribs, which may cause rib pain. In addition, hormonal changes in the body after pregnancy and compression of the nerves by the uterus may also cause rib pain. After 4 and a half months of pregnancy, as the uterus continues to grow, it gradually protrudes into the abdominal cavity (this is what people often call the pregnancy coming out or showing). After the enlarged uterus protrudes into the abdominal cavity, it pushes the organs in the abdominal cavity upward, and the organs in the abdominal cavity shift and push under the ribs. At the same time, the costal arch (commonly known as the bottom of the ribs) also moves up and down during breathing. As pregnancy progresses, the interaction between the uterus and ribs is strengthened with the help of the intra-abdominal organs. At the same time, a large amount of intra-abdominal space is compressed by the uterus, and the intra-abdominal pressure increases. It radiates to the surrounding areas and is transmitted to the costal arches. Before the body makes adjustments, you will feel rib pain and other discomfort. At the same time, the growth and development of the fetus requires a lot of calcium, and the second trimester is the fastest stage of bone growth.

During pregnancy, the mother's body is regulated by relevant hormones and makes adjustments to give priority to the fetus in terms of calcium sources. This is especially true for pregnant women who did not take effective calcium supplements before and during pregnancy. At this time, symptoms of calcium deficiency such as leg cramps and bone pain often appear. When calcium is deficient, the mother's bones that are most severely damaged are the non-load-bearing flat bones with low bone density. The ribs belong to this category, so they are the first to be affected and bone pain occurs earlier. This is generally a normal condition during pregnancy, but you need to check your liver function to rule out liver disease as the cause. If there is no problem with your liver function, it may be that the pregnancy caused the costal cartilage inflammation.

2. Suggestions:

During pregnancy, you should pay attention to balanced nutrition, eat more vegetables and fruits, and ensure adequate intake of nutrients such as protein. You can appropriately supplement some vitamins and minerals, which are beneficial to the health of the fetus and mother. Another point is to pay attention to health care during pregnancy, get more rest and do appropriate activities. Pay attention to lying down and resting more, reduce long periods of standing or sitting, have frequent bowel movements to avoid constipation, apply warm water to the affected area every night, and cooperate with appropriate physical therapy and massage to relieve pain symptoms. As long as there is no abdominal pain accompanied by vaginal bleeding or discharge, there is no need to seek medical attention. Regular normal pregnancy checkups are sufficient.

The happiest time for a woman is when she is pregnant and about to become a mother, but she is also vulnerable during this period, so she should pay more attention to her pregnant friends and relatives around her and pay more attention to their physical condition. I also hope that the editor’s introduction and suggestions will be helpful to pregnant women. I hope every expectant mother can give birth to a healthy baby smoothly.