I have a dull stomach ache at 6 weeks of pregnancy. What's going on?

From a clinical perspective, dull abdominal pain in early pregnancy is not serious. It is caused by the stretching of the uterine ligaments. It is a normal phenomenon and will disappear automatically after a period of time. However, if it is accompanied by vaginal bleeding, you should pay special attention to it as it may be a sign of miscarriage. In this case, you must slow down your activities, get enough sleep, and have a balanced diet.

1. Dull stomach pain at 6 weeks of pregnancy

Don't worry if you have mild abdominal pain in early pregnancy, it's normal. In the early stages of pregnancy, the uterus will feel painful and uncomfortable due to ligament pulling. The pain sometimes occurs on the left and sometimes on the right. The location is not fixed and the pain is not severe. It will gradually disappear as the pregnancy progresses, so there is no need to worry.

2. What should expectant mothers do if they feel dizzy in early pregnancy?

1. Slow down your activities: Don’t sit up suddenly from the bed, or stand up from the sofa, etc.

2. Ensure adequate sleep and proper rest. You can put your pre-pregnancy work aside temporarily. Good rest is the first priority. Drink plenty of water to keep your blood pressure stable. Avoid overheating.

3. A balanced nutritional diet, paying special attention to supplementing protein foods such as fish, meat, eggs, milk, beans, etc. Eat more foods high in iron, take appropriate iron supplements, and supplement folic acid and vitamins. Eat more whole grains, dates, peanuts, red beans, donkey-hide gelatin, astragalus, etc., and eat nuts.

4. Eat small meals frequently and eat a balanced diet. Avoid eating less in order to be slim or because of busy work. Eat every 3-4 hours to keep blood sugar stable.

5. Carry out perinatal care on time. Once symptoms such as anemia are found, blood should be replenished in time to avoid severe dizziness and unnecessary harm.

3. How to be healthier in early pregnancy

1. Sexual life in early pregnancy: neither abstinence nor indulgence

The early stages of pregnancy are considered to be the period when miscarriage is most likely to occur, so many people believe that it is best not to have sex in the first three months of pregnancy. Does it mean that after you get pregnant, you have to spend the long early pregnancy period in abstinence? Of course not.

Research by Western experts shows that sexual intercourse in early pregnancy does not increase the chance of miscarriage. As long as everything is normal in the early stages of pregnancy, most Western doctors will recommend not stopping sexual intercourse. However, the frequency of sexual intercourse in early pregnancy should be moderate, and the strength and angle of each intercourse should also be moderate. Try to avoid stimulating the nipples to avoid triggering uterine contractions. Therefore, only by neither abstaining from sex nor indulging in sex can the couple achieve harmony and the fetus be healthy.

2. Is it necessary to wear a condom during sex during pregnancy?

Although you don't need to wear a condom during sex during pregnancy from the perspective of conception, it is best to use a condom from the perspective of health and safety. Because this can reduce the mother's contact with semen and reduce the chance of infection. In addition, because during pregnancy, expectant mothers have a lot of secretions and a poor metabolism rate for sugar, which makes it easy for mold to grow, so if you want to not wear a condom, the doctor will recommend that the expectant father must do a good job of cleaning to avoid infection. After all, health and safety comes first.