16 weeks pregnant, occasional abdominal pain

When a woman is 16 weeks pregnant, it is already the fourth month. At this time, pregnant women generally have entered the second trimester of pregnancy. The second trimester is the most stable time for the fetus. If you occasionally experience abdominal pain, it may be caused by physiological abdominal pain. So why do I sometimes feel stabbing pain in my abdomen when I’m 16 weeks pregnant? What should we do?

What is the cause of the stabbing pain in the abdomen at 16 weeks of pregnancy?

Considering the possibility of physiological abdominal pain, physiological abdominal pain is most commonly caused by the enlargement of the uterus during normal pregnancy, and at the same time, it is caused by the stretching of the round ligament of the uterus, which is usually common in 3 to 6 months of pregnancy. The pain is mostly located on one or both sides of the uterus in the lower abdomen, presenting as dull pain, dull pain or stretching pain. Most of the time, it occurs when changing posture or walking long distances, and it can be relieved after bed rest. If there is abdominal pain and bleeding, B-ultrasound examination is needed to rule out the possibility of threatened abortion.

What to do if you have physiological abdominal pain during mid-pregnancy

Abdominal pain during pregnancy is a common physical reaction of expectant mothers. Some of them are physiological and do not require treatment, while others are physiological and require attention and proper treatment.

When you are four or five months pregnant, your belly will suddenly grow bigger, and then your skin will feel tight, and you will feel a slight stretching pain in your abdomen after exercise. Some expectant mothers have continuous stimulation of the rib edge due to the enlarged uterus, which can cause rib pain or pain due to the relaxation and separation of the ischial tuberosity. This condition is a normal physiological need during pregnancy and does not require special treatment. Pay attention to rest and you can also relieve the pain by sleeping on your left side.

Excessive exertion during sexual intercourse in mid-pregnancy can also cause abdominal pain in expectant mothers.

The article explains in detail why you may feel stabbing pain in your abdomen during the 16th week of pregnancy and what you should do. As a pregnant woman with physiological abdominal pain, it is best for you to actively follow the methods in the article to solve it. In fact, physiological abdominal pain is a normal physiological reaction and will not cause serious consequences. You'd better not worry about it.