Pregnancy stomach pain

If you have abdominal pain during pregnancy, you must not ignore it, otherwise it will pose a great threat to the health of the pregnant woman and even the life safety of the fetus. There are generally two types of abdominal pain during pregnancy. One is physiological abdominal pain, which is mainly caused by the enlargement of the uterus and there is no need to worry too much. One is pathological, which may be caused by ectopic pregnancy, threatened abortion or stomach disease, and requires timely medical treatment.

1. What causes stomach pain when you are pregnant?

Abdominal pain one month into pregnancy will occur at different times for different pregnant women. Although doctors say this is a normal reaction in early pregnancy, if pregnant mothers understand the cause of abdominal pain one month into pregnancy, it will not only help alleviate their worries, but also help prevent abdominal pain better, and provide timely treatment once a problem is discovered. There are three main reasons for abdominal pain during pregnancy:

1. Physiological pain: enlarged uterus

Pregnant women usually experience abdominal pain starting from 1-3 months of pregnancy. Experts point out that the reason why most pregnant women experience abdominal pain at this time is mostly due to the enlargement of the uterus. Therefore, as the fetus gradually develops, the pregnant mother's uterus will also increase. The enlarged uterus will constantly stimulate the lower edge of the ribs, causing the pregnant mother to have a dull pain in the lower abdomen.

Abdominal pain caused by the enlargement of the uterus in the early stages of pregnancy is a normal physiological phenomenon. No special treatment is required and pregnant mothers do not need to worry too much.

2. Pathological abdominal pain:

(1) Threatened abortion or ectopic pregnancy

If pregnant mothers have threatened miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy in the early stages of pregnancy, it may also cause abdominal pain. This pain is mostly continuous lower abdominal pain accompanied by vaginal bleeding. At this time, pregnant mothers need to go to the hospital for treatment in time.

(2) Stomach pain or other diseases

If a pregnant mother eats spoiled food or food that is too frozen and irritating, it will cause intestinal cramps and cause stomach pain. In addition, diseases such as acute gastritis, gastroenteritis, acute pancreatitis, and uterine fibroid degeneration may also be one of the causes of abdominal pain in early pregnancy. Pregnant mothers who experience these conditions need to go to the hospital in time for symptomatic treatment.

2. What to do if you have a stomachache when you are pregnant

1. If you feel pain in your waist, a heavy feeling in your abdomen, or other abnormal symptoms, stop activities immediately, take more rest, and observe carefully. If the pain cannot be relieved, seek medical attention immediately.

2. Not only will you have abdominal pain one month into your pregnancy, but the first three months of pregnancy are also a high-risk period for miscarriage, so pregnant mothers must avoid excessive fatigue and strenuous activities, and must not have sexual intercourse.

3. If abdominal pain is accompanied by coffee-like or brown blood discharge from the vagina, you need to see a doctor promptly and receive pregnancy preservation treatment according to the doctor's instructions.

4. If there is severe abdominal pain, accompanied by vaginal bleeding or fainting, pregnant mothers should pay attention. This may be a sign of ectopic pregnancy or threatened abortion. At this time, you should go to the hospital immediately for treatment.