What causes abdominal distension after pregnancy?

Women who are pregnant should pay special attention to rest and their physical condition. After all, there is a baby in the woman's belly at this stage. Some symptoms of pregnant women are the reactions of the fetus, especially abdominal distension, which is related to diet and the uterus. Special attention should be paid. However, abdominal distension basically exists from the early to late pregnancy, and it is related to uterine contraction. The following is a detailed introduction.

What causes lower abdominal distension and pain in early pregnancy? From the early to the late pregnancy, most pregnant mothers will feel their belly getting hard. In fact, this is an irregular contraction of the uterus. The intervals and duration of uterine contractions are long and short. Relatively speaking, the duration of uterine contractions in early pregnancy will be shorter, and may become longer and longer in late pregnancy.

What causes abdominal distension and pain in early pregnancy?

Abdominal pain is caused by irregular contractions of the uterus.

From the early stages of pregnancy to the late stages, most pregnant women will feel their belly getting harder. In fact, this is an irregular contraction of the uterus. The intervals and duration of uterine contractions are long and short. Relatively speaking, the duration of uterine contractions in early pregnancy will be shorter, and may become longer and longer in late pregnancy. Generally speaking, there is no pain, but some pregnant women can feel it obviously. After the second trimester, the uterus rapidly enlarges and the ligaments around the uterus change from their original relaxed state to a tense state, especially the pair of round ligaments located on the front side of the uterus, which can also cause traction pain.

Countermeasures: What should I do if I have abdominal distension and pain in early pregnancy?

If there is no vaginal bleeding or water breaking, please rest.

If there are no symptoms of vaginal bleeding or water breaking, and the fetal movement is normal, pregnant mothers should not be too nervous, as this is just normal uterine contraction. When abdominal pain comes, if the pregnant mother is at work, she can put down the work at hand, sit down and rest. If the abdominal pain is severe and accompanied by vaginal bleeding or water breaking, it may be a sign of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or premature birth, and you must seek medical attention immediately.

Principles of treatment for lower abdominal distension and pain in pregnant women

Rest in bed, preferably lying on your left side.

To avoid constipation, adjust your diet and exercise moderately to keep bowel movements smooth.

Activities: Develop the habit of walking. Appropriate exercise is also necessary in the late pregnancy.

Women during pregnancy should pay more attention to rest, but also pay attention to exercise. Appropriate exercise is good for the fetus and themselves, and is also beneficial to the later delivery of the child. If you don’t exercise at all during pregnancy, it will be very painful when the pregnant mother gives birth. So take more walks and do some appropriate exercises. It is good for your health and the health of your baby. Don’t be too lazy, get moving.