Abdominal pain and back pain in early pregnancy

In the early stages of pregnancy, some expectant mothers may experience stomach or back pain. First-time pregnant women may worry about problems with the baby. If the pain is mild and is caused by the growth and development of the fetus, there is no need to worry too much. If the abdominal pain comes in waves or there is a feeling of falling, it may be a threatened miscarriage. Abdominal pain or back pain is not necessarily caused by pregnancy. It may be due to other diseases. It is best to go to the hospital for examination in time to avoid worsening of the condition.

What causes lower back pain and stomach pain in early pregnancy?

1. The abdomen is heavy and the correct posture cannot be maintained, and the waist muscles are easily fatigued, causing low back pain.

2. Due to pregnancy, the hormone secretion in the human body changes.

3. In addition, the impact of the uterus and fetus can also cause low back pain.

4. The period when women are prone to low back pain usually starts in the second trimester of pregnancy, but a few people feel it in the early stages.

5. Wear a belly band or a special belt for pregnant women to support your waist; do not stand up quickly. When standing up, hold on to the table or chair with your hands; pay attention to whether the posture is correct. The correct standing posture is to keep your legs slightly apart, your back straight, your chest up, and your chin tucked in. If you hold your posture correctly, your belly won't be noticeable.

6. If it is caused by pregnancy, please pay attention to rest. It is recommended to eat a reasonable diet, increase comprehensive nutrition, pay attention to rest, and avoid excessive activity. It is better to sleep on your side.

What to do if you have stomach pain and back pain in early pregnancy

When I was less than a month pregnant, I started to have lower abdominal pain and back pain, but it wasn't very painful and didn't affect my life, but the B-ultrasound didn't show any signs of it.

1. Ultrasonic inspection. In the early stages of pregnancy, there is abdominal pain and bleeding before the fetus's implantation site is confirmed. Often at this time, the obstetrician and gynecologist will perform an abdominal ultrasound examination on the pregnant woman. Thanks to the development of science and technology, it is possible to confirm whether the embryonic sac has implanted in the center of the uterus six to seven weeks after the last menstrual period; if an ultrasound examination is performed, the embryonic sac can be seen a week earlier. Therefore, when you have abdominal pain in the early stages of pregnancy, if you are more than seven weeks pregnant and you still can't see the embryonic sac in the uterus, plus there is abnormal bleeding, you should suspect it is an ectopic pregnancy. Further examination is necessary immediately to avoid massive internal bleeding due to ectopic pregnancy, which could endanger your life.

2. Abortion treatment. We would like to remind everyone that abdominal pain in early pregnancy, accompanied by abnormal vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, and lower abdominal discomfort, may be a sign of miscarriage.

Causes of abdominal pain in early pregnancy

In addition to uterine development and threatened abortion, a variety of reasons may cause acute abdominal pain during pregnancy. For example, intestinal cramps caused by eating spoiled or overcold food can make pregnant women feel stomach pain; acute gastritis, gastroenteritis, acute pancreatitis, and uterine fibroid degeneration and other diseases can also make pregnant women feel stomach pain. Therefore, if it is acute abdominal pain, you should go to the hospital in time for symptomatic treatment to avoid worsening of the condition or miscarriage.