What causes lower abdominal distension and pain during pregnancy?

Once a woman becomes pregnant, she will experience many abnormal symptoms. In addition to common symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, many women will experience a feeling of heaviness and pain in the lower abdomen during pregnancy. This is actually a normal phenomenon. If it is just mild pain, there is no need to worry too much. But if the pain is unbearable, or accompanied by symptoms of vaginal bleeding, then it should be taken seriously. So what may be the reasons?

The main reasons why pregnant mothers experience lower abdominal pain are as follows:

1. During the development of the embryo, the pregnant woman's uterus will gradually become larger, and the pregnant woman will feel uncomfortable at this time. If the pregnant woman has lower abdominal pain, it is normal and the pregnant woman does not need to worry too much. However, if the abdominal pain is intermittent or continuous lower abdominal pain, and there is vaginal bleeding, it may be a sign of miscarriage and you should go to the hospital for treatment in time.

2. In addition to uterine development and threatened abortion, a variety of reasons for lower abdominal pain in pregnant women may cause acute abdominal pain during pregnancy. For example, intestinal cramps caused by eating spoiled or overcold food can make pregnant women feel stomach pain. In addition, diseases such as acute gastritis, gastroenteritis, acute pancreatitis and degeneration of uterine fibroids can also cause pregnant women to feel abdominal pain. Therefore, if it is acute abdominal pain, you should go to the hospital in time for symptomatic treatment to avoid worsening of the condition or miscarriage.

3. Most of the lower abdominal pain in pregnant women can be attributed to the enlargement of the uterus due to pregnancy, which causes the stretching of its ligaments. In addition, the changes in the relative positions and compression of organs during pregnancy can also cause dull pain or even cramps in the lower abdomen. These stomach aches are normal. Some abdominal pain during pregnancy may indicate some bad situations. The most common abdominal pain during pregnancy is threatened abortion, ectopic pregnancy, uterine fibroids and pregnancy. These situations are more difficult and must be dealt with promptly once they occur.

Note:

Pay attention to nutrition, match your diet scientifically, and analyze the nutritional components of your diet.

Take appropriate calcium supplements, pay attention to detecting anemia and seek timely treatment.

Scientific prenatal education, maintain a happy mood and a healthy mentality.

Ensure adequate sleep (8 to 9 hours per day) and engage in appropriate physical exercise.

Proper sex life.

For breast care, clean the nipples with warm water and stretch them if they are inverted.