Abdominal pulling sensation in early pregnancy

A woman's body will undergo many changes in the early stages of pregnancy. The secretion of female hormones will increase, the blood flow to the uterus will increase, and the uterus will gradually grow larger. Sometimes, there will be symptoms of abdominal pulling in the early stages of pregnancy. This is mainly because as the uterus grows, the lower abdomen will also grow larger, so the nerves will be more sensitive. If this symptom is more serious, it may also be a symptom of threatened abortion.

In addition to paying attention to diet and daily routine, pregnant mothers also need to pay special attention to their physical condition, especially some phenomena that we think are normal in daily life. So, is it normal to have abdominal pulling in early pregnancy?

Is it normal to have abdominal pain during early pregnancy?

1. If you experience severe unilateral lower abdominal pain, accompanied by vaginal bleeding or fainting, it may be an ectopic pregnancy and you should go to the hospital immediately.

2. If a pregnant woman experiences paroxysmal lower abdominal pain, back pain, regular abdominal pain, or pelvic pain in the first few months of pregnancy, the problem may be more complicated.

3. If accompanied by vaginal spotting or a noticeable feeling of abdominal heaviness, it may indicate threatened abortion. At this time, you should stay in bed more, avoid sexual intercourse, move less, avoid lifting heavy objects, drink water, and seek medical attention in time.

4. Miscarriage: If you find lower abdominal pain and bleeding in the early stages of pregnancy, you must be vigilant. The main symptoms of threatened abortion may include the above symptoms.

5. Uterine fibroids: Uterine fibroids may grow during pregnancy, and the impacts on pregnancy include fibroid degeneration and necrosis, fibroid torsion, and direct interference with fetal development or obstruction of delivery. This type of pain usually comes suddenly, and the pain point is fixed, which is local pain.

Generally speaking, the pain of an enlarging uterus is bearable and lasts for a dozen or twenty minutes at most. If the pain lasts for several days in a row, it is definitely abnormal. If the pain is in the lower right abdomen, it is recommended to do a routine blood test to see if there is inflammation.

What are the dietary points in early pregnancy

Because the early pregnancy is not a period of rapid fetal growth, the required nutritional supplementation only increases slightly, but the increase is not very obvious. So don't eat too much. In addition, there will be early pregnancy reactions in the early stages of pregnancy, so the diet is generally based on light and easily digestible foods. You can eat small meals frequently, eat a little less at each meal, and divide it into several meals. This can promote absorption and reduce the stimulation of early pregnancy reactions. The diet must ensure adequate supply of calories. A normal person needs about 5116 kilojoules (2200 kcal) of calories per day. On this basis, the expectant mother adds 1672 kilojoules (400 kilocalories) to save some energy for conception.