Sneezing and stomach pain in early pregnancy

Pregnant women need to pay special attention to their physical health in the early stages of pregnancy. A healthy body can ensure the normal development of the fetus. Sneezing and stomach pain in pregnant women in the early stages of pregnancy are also a relatively common situation. This is caused by a cold or normal sneezing. The stomach pain at the same time as sneezing may be a symptom caused by the whole body twitching when sneezing.

What should I do if I sneeze and have stomach pain during early pregnancy?

After pregnancy, there will be many pregnancy reactions that the pregnant mother is unexpected, such as the leakage of breast milk during breastfeeding, and the embarrassing feeling of underwear always being wet. There are also some sudden conditions, such as stomach pain, which can greatly affect the mood of pregnant women.

Why do I have stomach cramps when I sneeze during pregnancy?

1. Physiological phenomenon. The diaphragm is the organ that separates the chest cavity and abdominal cavity of the human body. When you sneeze, the chest muscles contract, the gas is exhaled, and the diaphragm is pulled up, which will pull the stomach. In this case, there is only a slight pulling pain, and the pain will go away after the sneeze. It is a normal physiological phenomenon and there is no need to worry.

2. Miscarriage. When a pregnant woman sneezes, especially violently and frequently, it will increase abdominal pressure and affect the uterus. If the uterus continues to contract, it may induce threatened abortion or premature rupture of membranes.

Why do I always sneeze when I'm pregnant?

Allergic rhinitis is also a major cause of sneezing in pregnant women. Many women do not have nasal allergies or inflammation before pregnancy, but after pregnancy, the probability seems to increase, which is related to the hormone levels mentioned above.

1. Pay attention to nasal hygiene and actively prevent colds. Wear a mask when going out to keep your mouth and nose warm and moist, reduce the stimulation of dry and cold air, and avoid overly irritating odors. When the indoor air is dry, pregnant women are advised to use a humidifier to replenish the air humidity.

2. Adhere to physical exercise to enhance body resistance. Jogging in the morning, washing your face with cold water, and taking a walk in the afternoon can strengthen your physical fitness and improve your body's tolerance to cold.

3. Improve the environment and adjust your diet to improve and control environmental factors. Pay attention to the hygiene of the working and living environment, open the windows regularly to refresh the indoor air, wash your hair and take a bath frequently, and change pillows and bedding frequently; avoid the growth of dust and mold; avoid keeping pets at home, such as cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, etc.

4. Eat more foods rich in vitamin C and vitamin E, such as green vegetables, tomatoes, oranges, red dates, beans, lean meat, milk, eggs, etc., which can enhance blood vessel elasticity and improve blood flow to the nasal mucosa; try to avoid eating raw and cold foods and drinking various alcoholic beverages.