What should I do if I have contractions on the left side of my abdomen when I am four months pregnant?

The fulfillment of a woman's life lies in giving birth to a lovely baby. From the moment you conceive, you are enjoying a double dose of happiness. Now that your belly has grown, your old clothes are no longer fitting and you need to wear maternity clothes. Having a baby of your own, this dream seemed so far away, but now you will feel it is so close, because this month you will really feel the fetal movement.

Starting at 4 months, the uterus grows rapidly and moves out of the pelvic cavity into the abdominal cavity. The round ligament is stretched and causes pain. The pain is either on the left or right side. The pain is dull and sometimes gets worse when you change your body position. But sometimes the pain goes away without you noticing it. Your belly will be stretched, so there will be a feeling of being stretched around your belly button. There is another possibility that pregnant women may experience pain around their belly buttons: in the early stages of pregnancy, there will be occasional cramping in the lower abdomen, sometimes only on one side, sometimes the entire lower abdomen will hurt, but it will not be too painful, only a slight cramp. This is mainly because the ligaments supporting the uterus are pulled upward due to the swelling of the uterus during pregnancy. No special treatment is required, just rest. If the pain is severe and unbearable, or it is continuous pain rather than occasional cramps, you need to see an obstetrician and gynecologist. The bloating and pain caused by the expansion of the uterus is not severe or too painful. Sometimes it can be relieved by taking a rest. However, it may become uncomfortable again when you are too busy.

The fourth month of pregnancy has entered the middle stage of pregnancy. Due to the significant enlargement of the uterus, the physical condition of the pregnant mother will also change greatly. Some unique pregnancy diseases may occur, so you should pay attention to prevention. Eat more vegetables and fruits containing fiber, such as celery, leeks, bananas, pears, etc.; insist on doing some moderate exercise every day, such as walking and doing radio gymnastics; develop the habit of regular bowel movements every day.

So if you experience pain on the left or right side of your lower abdomen when you are four months pregnant, don't panic. Keep a happy mood every day and maintain good living habits. When your baby is born, you will find that all the pressure and pain you have endured are just preparations for greater joy!