I am four months pregnant and my stomach hurts a bit.

When the pregnancy enters the fourth month, it belongs to the mid-pregnancy stage. At this time, the placenta is very stably implanted, so it usually causes abdominal pain in pregnant women. It is difficult to determine the cause of abdominal pain for four months based on a single symptom. However, the reasons why abdominal pain is common during pregnancy can be used as a reference for us. We can first understand the possible reasons. So, why do I feel a slight pain in my stomach when I am four months pregnant?

1. Abdominal pain in the fourth month of pregnancy caused by 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.

2. Abdominal pain in the fourth month of pregnancy caused by ovarian tumor . Most ovarian tumors in early pregnancy are benign, but malignant tumors also exist. If an ovarian tumor is discovered during pregnancy, you must seek medical attention as soon as possible if you experience colic, abdominal discomfort, abnormal abdominal distension, ascites, etc.

3. Some diseases during pregnancy may also cause abdominal pain in expectant mothers, but these diseases are not directly related to pregnancy, such as appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, cholelithiasis and cholecystitis. Because abdominal pain is common during pregnancy, sometimes abdominal pain caused by non-pregnancy reasons is easily ignored by expectant mothers.

Pregnancy Tips for Four Months

Pregnant women are four months pregnant and have begun to enter a safe stage, but there are still some precautions that expectant mothers should pay attention to.

1. In the fourth month of pregnancy, the placenta has fully developed . In order for the fetus to develop well, it is necessary to take in adequate nutrition. Protein, calcium, iron, vitamins and other nutrients must be taken in in a balanced manner. Do not be partial or picky about food.

2. The nutrition of pregnant women must be balanced and reasonable , with a combination of meat and vegetables, coarse and fine foods, and a moderate hunger and fullness. The diet should be light, with small meals and frequent meals. Avoid eating sweets, high-calorie snacks, fatty meat, fried foods, etc.

3. Avoid eating foods with high salt content , such as cured meat, ham, salted fish, fermented tofu, etc. Avoid eating irritating foods such as chili peppers, coffee, strong tea, etc. Do not eat too much starchy food and fruit.

4. Pregnancy anemia may occur in the fourth month of pregnancy , so iron supplementation is particularly important.

5. At this time, pregnant women are prone to sweating and increased secretions, making them susceptible to infection by bacteria. They must take a shower every day, but the time should not be too long, and they must change their underwear frequently.

6. Maintain good living habits . Ensure adequate and good rest and sleep, and do appropriate housework and physical exercise.

7. Adjust your mindset and keep a happy mood. For all the discomforts caused by pregnancy, we must realize that this is a normal physiological reaction. If it is not particularly severe, we must have the confidence to persist and tolerate it, avoid excessive anxiety, and never abuse drugs to relieve symptoms.