Why do I have stomach pain when I am 8 months pregnant?

When women are 8 months pregnant, there are many things to pay attention to. At this time, women must pay attention to choosing light food. Many women like to eat greasy and spicy food at this time. This is not good for themselves and the fetus, and it will cause physical discomfort. So why does the lower abdomen hurt when pregnant for 8 months? This is also something some women don’t understand. Let’s introduce it in detail below.

Why do I have stomach pain in 8 months of pregnancy?

1. Physiological abdominal pain

①As the baby grows, the expectant mother's uterus also gradually expands. The enlarged uterus constantly stimulates the lower edge of the ribs, which can cause dull rib pain in expectant mothers. Generally speaking, this is physiological and does not require special treatment. Lying on the left side can help relieve pain.

② In the late pregnancy, expectant mothers sometimes experience lower abdominal pain due to false labor when resting at night. The pain usually lasts only a few seconds, with intervals of several hours. It is not accompanied by a feeling of falling, and the symptoms will be relieved during the day.

2. Pathological abdominal pain

① Placental abruption: It often occurs in the late pregnancy. The expectant mother may have pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome, chronic hypertension, or abdominal trauma. Tearing pain in the lower abdomen is a typical symptom, often accompanied by vaginal bleeding. The degree of abdominal pain is affected by a combination of factors such as the size of the abruption area, the amount of blood, the internal pressure of the uterus, and whether the uterine muscle layer is damaged. In severe cases, the abdominal pain is unbearable, the abdomen becomes hard, the fetal movement disappears, and even shock may occur. Therefore, in the late stages of pregnancy, expectant mothers with high blood pressure or abdominal trauma should go to the hospital in time to prevent accidents.

②If the expectant mother suddenly feels persistent severe pain in the lower abdomen, it may be premature birth or threatened uterine rupture. You should go to the hospital for treatment in time and do not delay.

After understanding why you have lower abdominal pain in the 8th month of pregnancy, you can use the above methods to alleviate this situation. However, if the abdominal pain is severe, you should choose simple foods and avoid eating complex foods, otherwise it will aggravate the abdominal pain. Women must pay attention to this when they are pregnant.