How long will early pregnancy pain last?

Giving birth is a very hard thing for women, as they are pregnant for ten months and then give birth in one day. The first early pregnancy reaction that appears when you are just pregnant, in addition to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and fatigue, will also be accompanied by lower abdominal pain. However, lower abdominal pain can be both physiological and caused by disease, and can be judged by how long it lasts. So, how long will early pregnancy abdominal pain last? Let’s take a look below.

How long does abdominal pain last in early pregnancy?

1. Physiological abdominal pain

The uterus gradually grows larger during embryonic development. Coupled with the effects of hormones in the body and the pulling of the uterine ligaments, many pregnant women will experience abdominal pain and discomfort at this time. However, this pain is often mild and will be relieved after rest.

2. Pathological abdominal pain

The most common ones are threatened abortion and ectopic pregnancy. In addition, if pregnant mothers eat spoiled or overcold food, the intestinal cramps caused by it will also make pregnant mothers feel stomach pain. Acute gastritis, gastroenteritis, acute pancreatitis, and uterine fibroid degeneration may also be one of the causes. It is necessary to go to the hospital in time for symptomatic treatment to avoid worsening of the disease or miscarriage.

What is the situation of abdominal pain when you are pregnant?

1. Physiological: Abdominal pain during early pregnancy is due to the enlargement of the uterus and the stretching of the round ligament of the uterus, which causes abdominal pain. This type of pain is mostly located on one or both sides of the uterus in the lower abdomen, and is referred pain, dull pain or lack thereof. The pain becomes more obvious when walking a long distance or changing body position.

2. Pathological abdominal pain: If you experience abdominal pain when you are just pregnant, 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.

(1) 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.

(2) 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 for treatment.

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

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.

Strictly speaking, abdominal pain can be divided into two types: physiological abdominal pain and pathological abdominal pain.