What causes stomach pain in pregnant women?

Pregnancy is a special period. Many complications may occur during pregnancy, such as abdominal pain and vomiting. However, some abdominal pains are pathological and some are physiological. We are not doctors and do not know how to distinguish them. We can go online to learn about abdominal pain in pregnant women. I hope it will be helpful to those pregnant friends.

1. Physiological abdominal pain

①As the baby grows, the expectant mother's uterus also gradually expands. The enlarged uterus constantly stimulates the lower edge of the ribs, which can cause dull rib pain in expectant mothers. Generally speaking, this is physiological and does not require special treatment. Lying on the left side can help relieve pain.

② In the late pregnancy, expectant mothers sometimes experience lower abdominal pain due to false labor when resting at night. The pain usually lasts only a few seconds, with intervals of several hours. It is not accompanied by a feeling of falling, and the symptoms will be relieved during the day.

2. Pathological abdominal pain

① Placental abruption: It often occurs in the late pregnancy. The expectant mother may have pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome, chronic hypertension, or abdominal trauma. Tearing pain in the lower abdomen is a typical symptom, often accompanied by vaginal bleeding. The degree of abdominal pain is affected by a combination of factors such as the size of the abruption area, the amount of blood, the internal pressure of the uterus, and whether the uterine muscle layer is damaged. In severe cases, the abdominal pain is unbearable, the abdomen becomes hard, the fetal movement disappears, and even shock may occur. Therefore, in the late stages of pregnancy, expectant mothers with high blood pressure or abdominal trauma should go to the hospital in time to prevent accidents.

②If the expectant mother suddenly feels persistent severe pain in the lower abdomen, it may be premature birth or threatened uterine rupture. You should go to the hospital for treatment in time and do not delay.

The above are some methods for pregnant women to relieve stomach pain. When we are pregnant, but we are not sure what the cause of our stomach pain is, it is best not to seek medical treatment or take medicine indiscriminately because this will not only affect our own health but also affect the health of the fetus. Therefore, we must find a reasonable solution.