Abdominal pain is a symptom of pregnancy

In many families or between many couples, pregnancy is definitely a very happy and joyful thing. But many new parents may not really understand what symptoms indicate true pregnancy. Therefore, it is precisely because of the lack of attempts or lack of understanding that some misunderstandings arise. So, let’s find out whether abdominal pain is a symptom of pregnancy.

1. Is abdominal pain a symptom of pregnancy?

Most of the back pain caused by pregnancy is due to changes in posture. As pregnancy progresses, the uterus grows larger and the body's center of gravity gradually moves forward, forcing the pregnant woman's shoulders to move backward accordingly to maintain body balance. The neck is slightly flexed to compensate and maintain the head upright. As a result, the normal curvature of the spine increases, leading to lordosis, which causes local muscle pulling and the appearance of low back pain in early pregnancy. Therefore, the closer to full term, the more likely pregnant women are to experience neck, back and waist pain. The pain most complained by pregnant women is low back pain.

In the early stages of pregnancy, low back pain is mostly caused by the excessive secretion of estrogen and progesterone, which leads to blood accumulation in the pelvic cavity, congestion and congestion. The back pain in the early stages of pregnancy is caused by the fact that the fertilized egg gradually grows after implantation, which stimulates the uterus and sometimes causes uterine contractions. The hormone levels also change at this time, so this is back pain caused by the stimulation of the uterus during pregnancy. If there is slight abdominal distension and pain, it is generally related to pregnancy reaction and pregnant mothers do not need to be too nervous.

2. How to prevent backache in early pregnancy

1. Exercise during pregnancy

As the fetus of pregnant women grows day by day and their weight increases day by day, the most suitable exercise for pregnant women is walking. When walking, do it within your ability. When taking a walk, try to walk on flat ground to avoid falling due to uneven roads. It is not recommended to climb mountains or stairs, because this kind of weight-bearing exercise may be very strenuous for pregnant women and increase the burden on the waist.

2. Massage your waist

Pregnant women may feel discomfort in the waist and back due to changes in body position, but they cannot undergo physical therapy or acupuncture for the waist, nor can they apply plasters, etc. A simple method is to rub your hands together until they are warm, then overlap and place them in the middle of the lumbar spine, pushing and rubbing from top to bottom for 30-50 times until a local heating sensation is generated, which can relieve discomfort in the waist.

Another method is to make fists with both hands, place them on the waist and roll and massage them around, from bottom to top and from top to bottom, repeatedly. The head can be tilted forward and backward to relax the muscles in the waist and back and relieve the soreness caused by spasms in the waist and back muscles. If you feel tired when doing these methods by yourself, you can ask your husband for help. However, your husband should not use too much force, and comfort is the key.