Is it normal to have occasional abdominal pain during early pregnancy?

Pregnancy is the happiest moment in every woman's life, because during the pregnancy process, it is not just as simple as nurturing a life, but pregnancy also adds happiness to the whole family. Female friends will experience some uncomfortable symptoms when they are pregnant, and these uncomfortable symptoms will make pregnant women feel very uncomfortable. Let’s take a look at whether it is normal to have occasional lower abdominal pain in early pregnancy?

1. Is it normal to have stomach pain sometimes during early pregnancy?

Abdominal pain is a normal physiological reaction in early pregnancy. Because the uterus enlarges and stimulates the bones, pregnant women will feel a dull pulling pain in the abdomen. But it is worth noting that if the abdominal pain persists and is accompanied by bleeding symptoms, you should be admitted to the hospital for examination immediately. This pathological abdominal pain may indicate signs of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. Therefore, when abdominal pain occurs in early pregnancy, we must learn to distinguish whether it is physiological abdominal pain or pathological abdominal pain.

2. Specific causes of abdominal pain in early pregnancy

1. Uterine enlargement stimulates bones

After you become pregnant, you will feel your belly getting bigger day by day, and then your skin will feel tight. If you love sports, you may feel a dull pulling pain in your abdomen after hiking or playing table tennis, which is similar to normal stomach pain. For some expectant mothers, the enlarged uterus constantly stimulates the lower edge of the ribs, which may cause dull rib pain or pain due to the relaxation and separation of the pubic symphysis, and even lead to limited movement. However, these conditions are normal physiological reactions after pregnancy and do not require special treatment. The pain can be relieved by sleeping in the left side position. Expectant mothers don’t need to worry, the symptoms can be relieved by resting in bed more.

2. Pathological causes such as ectopic pregnancy and uterine adnexal disease

In the early stages of pregnancy, abdominal pain is more obvious and unbearable. Pregnant mothers should undergo a blood hCG test to rule out threatened abortion or ectopic pregnancy, or undergo a further comprehensive physical examination to rule out other uterine adnexal diseases.