Why do pregnant women have pain on the right side of their lower abdomen?

Abdominal pain in early pregnancy is a common physical reaction for mothers. Don’t be too nervous. This is a normal phenomenon. Don’t be too stressed. Physiological abdominal pain is mostly a reaction to pregnancy and does not require treatment, so don't worry too much. Pathological pain requires vigilance. So is abdominal pain in pregnant women a disease or a physiological phenomenon? Below, the editor will explain in detail the reasons why pregnant women suffer from stomach pain. Let’s learn about it together.

There are several possible causes of stomach pain:

1. The enlarged uterus stimulates the bones. After you become pregnant, you will feel your belly getting bigger day by day, and then your skin will feel tight. If you love sports, you may feel a dull pulling pain in your abdomen after hiking or playing table tennis, which is similar to normal stomach pain. For some expectant mothers, the enlarged uterus constantly stimulates the lower edge of the ribs, which may cause dull rib pain or pain due to the relaxation and separation of the pubic symphysis, and even lead to limited movement. However, these conditions are normal physiological reactions after pregnancy and do not require special treatment. The pain can be relieved by sleeping in the left side position. Expectant mothers don’t need to worry, the symptoms can be relieved by resting in bed more.

2. Pathological causes such as ectopic pregnancy and uterine adnex diseases. In the early stages of pregnancy, abdominal pain is more obvious and unbearable. Pregnant mothers should have a blood HCG test to rule out ectopic pregnancy, and then further do a comprehensive physical examination to rule out other uterine adnexal diseases.

If the abdominal pain in early pregnancy is not a sign of miscarriage, but there is bleeding, it is called a scare miscarriage. In this case, you can take some pregnancy-stabilizing drugs to solve the abdominal pain in early pregnancy. Of course, the effectiveness of pregnancy-preserving drugs is not 100%, and miscarriage may still occur.

The above editor has explained to you the various causes of abdominal pain during pregnancy. Pregnant mothers can carefully compare their own situation to find the cause. After the initial adaptation to abdominal pain, the discomfort will disappear naturally. Pay attention to regular check-ups and trust your doctor's guidance. If you still cannot find the cause of the abdominal pain or even if complications occur, it is best to go to the hospital for timely examination.