What causes abdominal pain in pregnant women?

We all know that the fetus will gradually develop in the second trimester of pregnancy, and the belly will also grow day by day. However, various symptoms will also appear in the second trimester. Among them, abdominal pain in the second trimester is a very common phenomenon. However, many women always think that their stomach hurts because the fetus is growing. In fact, this is not the case. There are many reasons for this situation, and we must pay great attention to it. Let’s understand what causes abdominal pain in pregnant women in the second trimester.

What causes abdominal pain in pregnant women?

Physiological abdominal pain may be caused by the following reasons:

When you are four or five months pregnant, your belly will suddenly grow bigger, and then your skin will feel tight, and you will feel a dull pulling pain in your abdomen after exercise.

For some pregnant women, the enlarged uterus constantly stimulates the lower edge of the ribs, which may cause dull rib pain or pain due to relaxation and separation of the pubic symphysis. These conditions are normal physiological reactions after pregnancy and do not require special treatment. Pay attention to rest and you can also relieve pain by sleeping on your left side.

The activities of the fetus in the uterus are called fetal movements, which can be divided into turning, flipping, rolling, jumping and high-frequency movements. When the fetal movement first appears, you will feel a "wave", like a fish swimming or a bird's wings dancing, gentle and fleeting. The baby's strength will increase as it moves. From the 18th week of pregnancy, the baby's fully developed limbs will begin to move actively. The mother can usually feel it at this time, and even see a bulge on the surface of the abdomen, sliding to the left, then to the right, sometimes up, sometimes down.

The above is an introduction to what causes abdominal pain in mid-term pregnant women. After understanding it, we know that there are many reasons for this phenomenon. Don’t take medicine blindly and don’t ignore it. You must understand the cause and prescribe the right medicine. In addition, you must consult an obstetrician in time. During pregnancy, you must pay special attention to your diet and daily life. Pay attention to nutrition, eat light food, maintain a happy mood and don’t do strenuous exercise.