I am seven months pregnant and my stomach hurts. What is going on?

During pregnancy, the health of the pregnant woman is very important. Once conditions such as stomach pain occur, the whole family will inevitably become nervous. After all, if it is caused by miscarriage, the consequences are disastrous, especially in the middle of the seventh month. So, why does my stomach hurt a little when I’m seven months pregnant? Let’s take a closer look at it below.

1. Physiological stomach pain

Around 4 months of pregnancy, the uterus enlarges and the round ligament of the uterus is stretched, causing many expectant mothers to feel some 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. Expectant mothers don’t need to worry, the symptoms can be relieved by resting in bed more. However, if you exert too much force during sexual intercourse in the second trimester, it may also cause stomach pain in the pregnant mother.

2. Pathological stomach pain

In the second trimester, the baby gradually grows and the mother's intra-abdominal pressure also increases. If the expectant mother's esophageal hiatus (the hole through which the esophagus descends to connect to the stomach) widens, she may develop a hiatal hernia and suffer from abdominal pain. At this time, abdominal pain is often accompanied by symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, chest pain, acid reflux, and hiccups. The incidence of hiatal hernia during pregnancy is about 30-50%, and the symptoms are sometimes more obvious in the late pregnancy. Therefore, expectant mothers should eat small meals frequently and avoid foods that are too sweet, too spicy, or too sticky. They should not lie flat on the bed or lie too low after meals and should try to bend over as little as possible to reduce acid reflux. They should also keep their bowel movements open. If you find symptoms of gastric reflux, try to raise your upper body about 20 degrees.

The above is an introduction to why the stomach hurts a little when you are seven months pregnant. I hope it will be helpful for pregnant women. The factors that cause abdominal pain in pregnant women are mainly divided into physiological and pathological factors. You can judge according to your own situation. If you cannot confirm it, it is best to go to a regular hospital for diagnosis in time, and develop the habit of regular prenatal checkups to avoid abnormal development of the child.