Pregnancy lower abdominal pain with blood streaks

Many women are actually very nervous when they are pregnant, but as we all know, there are actually many risks in the early stages of pregnancy. Some friends will find that they have lower abdominal pain and a little blood during pregnancy. In fact, when encountering this situation, many friends will think that they are at risk of miscarriage. Therefore, if you experience lower abdominal pain and a little blood, it is best to go to the hospital for examination.

What to do if you have lower abdominal pain in early pregnancy

Gynecologists say that when they first become pregnant, most women will experience nausea and vomiting, fatigue, frequent urination, breast swelling, and other early pregnancy symptoms. In addition, in the early stages of pregnancy, some abdominal pain is physiological, that is, a normal reaction caused by pregnancy, but some is pathological and may indicate the occurrence of crises such as miscarriage.

From the early stages of pregnancy to the late stages, most pregnant women will feel their belly getting harder. In fact, this is an irregular contraction of the uterus. The intervals and duration of uterine contractions are long and short. Relatively speaking, the duration of uterine contractions in early pregnancy will be shorter, and may become longer and longer in late pregnancy. Generally speaking, there is no pain, but some pregnant women can feel it obviously. After the second trimester, the uterus rapidly enlarges and the ligaments around the uterus change from their original relaxed state to a tense state, especially the pair of round ligaments located on the front side of the uterus, which can also cause traction pain.

So, what should you do if you have lower abdominal pain in early pregnancy? If there is no vaginal bleeding or water breaking, please rest as the main focus. If there are no symptoms of vaginal bleeding or water breaking, and the fetal movement is normal, pregnant mothers should not be too nervous, as this is just normal uterine contraction. When abdominal pain comes, if the pregnant mother is at work, she can put down the work at hand, sit down and rest. If the abdominal pain is severe and accompanied by vaginal bleeding or water breaking, it may be a sign of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or premature birth, and you must seek medical attention immediately.

1. Ultrasound examination

If you have abdominal pain in early pregnancy, it is recommended to have an abdominal ultrasound examination. Within six to seven weeks of the last menstrual period, it can be confirmed whether the embryonic sac has implanted in the center of the uterus. If an ultrasound is performed through the vagina, the embryonic sac can be seen a week earlier.

2. Pregnancy care

The hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) injection is a common method of preserving pregnancy, but it is best to decide whether to get the injection after understanding the status of hCG and progesterone in the body. You can also try taking Chinese medicine to regulate your body and protect your pregnancy.

3. Abortion treatment

Abdominal pain in early pregnancy, accompanied by abnormal vaginal bleeding, and accompanied by abdominal pain and discomfort in the lower abdomen, may be a sign of miscarriage. In this case, it is important to seek medical attention early. Termination of pregnancy can only be chosen after it is confirmed to be an ectopic pregnancy or that the pregnancy cannot be preserved.

Things to note during early pregnancy

What should you pay attention to in the early stages of pregnancy? The first two or three months of pregnancy is an important period for embryonic development and is also the time when miscarriage is most likely to occur. Therefore, the precautions in the early stages of pregnancy are extremely important. There are a few things to note when you are pregnant:

1. Sexual life should be moderate

Having sex is a normal part of married life for couples. But when the wife is pregnant, how to have sex is something that should be taken seriously. To ensure the health of the fetus, sexual intercourse should be avoided during the first three months of pregnancy.

2. Seek medical attention in these cases

For pregnant women, the most dangerous things in the early stages of pregnancy are ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage. When these two situations occur, pregnant women will experience abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. Therefore, if pregnant women find abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding, they need to seek medical attention immediately.

3. Supplement folic acid to prevent fetal malformations

The first three months of pregnancy are the critical period for the development of the fetal neural tube. Therefore, expectant mothers should try to avoid various adverse factors, such as smoking and drinking environments, harmful chemicals, newly renovated houses, poorly ventilated environments, etc., and improve their immunity to avoid viral infections, and do not take drugs privately.

In order to prevent fetal malformations, pregnant women need to supplement folic acid starting from the early stages of pregnancy (preferably from the beginning of pregnancy planning). Foods rich in folic acid include red amaranth, spinach, lettuce, asparagus, beans, yeast, animal liver, apples, citrus fruits, etc.

4. Initial prenatal checkup

After the pregnancy is confirmed, the expectant mother needs to go to the street hospital for the first prenatal check-up at 12 weeks of pregnancy and establish a health care handbook for pregnant women. Future prenatal examinations can be conducted in a secondary hospital or the hospital where you decide to give birth.

5. Prenatal diagnosis

Prenatal diagnosis can exclude some major abnormalities and can be done as early as 8 weeks of gestation. Currently, the most commonly used chromosome testing methods are chorionic villus sampling and peripheral blood screening. If necessary, amniocentesis can be performed at 16-20 weeks of pregnancy for further diagnosis.