How to relieve stomach pain in 7-month pregnant women

Stomach pain in pregnant women is one of the common diseases during pregnancy, especially for women who are preparing to become pregnant and whose stomachs have not been in good condition. During pregnancy, they must pay attention to a reasonable diet to help relieve stomach pain. So, what should pregnant women do if they have stomach pain? How can they relieve stomach pain in July? Let me give you a detailed introduction below.

What to do if pregnant women have stomach pain in July

Pregnant women often have stomach pain because their gastric juice is very easy to reflux. The reason for gastric reflux in pregnant women may be that after pregnancy, the dilatation of pregnant women is very easy to relax, thus causing gastric reflux; it may also be that the gradually enlarged uterus is pressed on the gastrointestinal tract, causing gastric reflux very easily.

Sphincter relaxation causes stomach pain in pregnant women: After a woman becomes pregnant, the growth hormone in her body will change, causing the sphincter to relax. It is common that after pregnant women eat food, the food tends to come up. This is because the protrusion is located at the junction of the esophagus and the stomach. Under normal circumstances, it makes the food we eat can only come down but not come up. After the sphincter relaxes, it is easy for the acid and alkaline contents in the stomach to flow back from the abdomen into the esophagus, throat and mouth, irritating the mucous membrane and causing stomach pain in pregnant women.

The uterus compresses the stomach and intestines, causing stomach pain in pregnant women: In the late stages of pregnancy, the continuously expanding uterus can easily compress the stomach and intestines. In addition, male hormones make the muscles protecting the esophagus and stomach become more and more relaxed, which makes it easier for gastric juice to surge up and cause a burning sensation in the chest, making pregnant women prone to stomach pain. So, what should pregnant women do if they have stomach pain?

When pregnant women have severe stomach pain, don't panic. Relatives or the pregnant women themselves can perform appropriate acupoint massage to relieve the stomach pain.

1. Rub the Neiguan point: The Neiguan point is located in the middle of the wrist, about three horizontal fingers (the width of three fingers closed) away from the transverse wrist line, and the point is selected between the two tendons. Use your thumb to massage and circle 3 to 6 times, alternating between your hands, and increase the intensity when pain occurs.

2. Press Zusanli: Zusanli acupoint is located three inches below the border of the knee joint (equal to the width of four fingers closed), between the ankle joint and fibula. Press the Zusanli acupoint with the tips of the thumbs of both hands, usually 3 to 6 times. You can increase the pressure when it hurts and use slightly heavier techniques.

In addition to acupoint massage to relieve pain, there are also two simple and easy-to-learn postures that can be used to relieve stomach pain. These two postures are kneeling forward and standing with bent knees. The details are as follows:

1. Kneel forward. Kneel on your knees, with your knees to your toes touching the ground, your upper body remaining upright, and your hands naturally relaxed. Sit down slowly until the weight is completely on your ankles, place your hands naturally on your knees, and keep breathing. Maintain this position for about 30 seconds, release the pressure and then lean your upper body forward. Repeat 3 to 5 times. This posture helps relieve bloating, gastrointestinal symptoms (such as gastrointestinal cramps, diarrhea, etc.), and can also strengthen the inner thigh muscles.

2. Stand up and bend your knees. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, place your hands carefully on your knees, and bend your body slightly forward. Take a deep breath, and when you exhale, slowly contract your waist muscles so that they are concave, but don't force it, otherwise you will feel uncomfortable. Maintain this position for 5 to 20 seconds without holding your breath, then take the opportunity to expel the air from your lungs and relax your muscles. Repeat 4 to 7 times. This posture is very helpful in relieving indigestion and constipation.