Right lower abdominal pain in 4 months of pregnancy

After becoming pregnant, expectant mothers will immediately experience many physical discomforts. In the early stages of pregnancy, you may experience morning sickness and are more likely to have gastrointestinal problems. In the fourth month of pregnancy, the baby will have fetal movements in the abdomen. At this time, the mother needs to pay attention to the balance of diet. So what is the reason for the pain caused by the traction band in the lower right abdomen when you are four months pregnant? Let’s find out with the editor below.

What is the cause of the pain in the right lower abdomen in the fourth month of pregnancy?

1. The enlarged uterus is compressed and painful, which mainly manifests as lower abdominal pain during the third to fourth month of pregnancy. During this period, the uterus grows relatively fast, and the internal organs around the uterus experience lower abdominal pain due to being squeezed and formed. As the pregnancy progresses, the symptoms of uterine compression will gradually improve, and the pain will be relieved to a certain extent or completely disappear.

2. Hiatal hernia is mainly manifested by upper abdominal pain during the 4th to 7th month of pregnancy, often accompanied by chest tightness and shortness of breath, chest pain, feeling of fullness, acid reflux, hiccups and other symptoms. During this stage, as the uterus enlarges, the pressure in the abdomen increases, and about 30% to 50% of pregnant women experience widening of the esophageal fissure, resulting in a hiatal hernia. The esophagus is stressed and spasmed, which will immediately cause upper abdominal pain, and sometimes the symptoms will be more obvious in the late pregnancy.

3. Early uterine contractions are mainly manifested as occasional abdominal tightness starting from the third month of pregnancy, sometimes accompanied by slight pain, with no periodicity in the timing and no vaginal bleeding. It is the irregular uterine contractions that occur during the growth and development of the fetus in the uterus. Exercise, anxiety and fatigue can also cause reactive uterine contractions. It is a physiological phenomenon and there is no need to worry about it.

Frequently asked questions about 4th month pregnancy

1. Constipation during pregnancy: In the middle of pregnancy, you may suffer from long-term constipation. Therefore, it is advisable to eat more cellulose-rich fruits and vegetables, such as lettuce, amaranth, bananas, apples, etc.; in addition, insist on doing moderate exercise every day, let the pregnant father accompany you to relax, and you can also do radio gymnastics.

2. Anemia during pregnancy: Anemia during pregnancy is very easy to occur. If you often feel tired, dizzy, pale, have difficulty breathing, and palpitations, then you need to pay attention.

3. The feeling of the first fetal movement: Most pregnant mothers can feel the first "baby movement" during the month. The baby's movements at this time are not very strong, and the movements are not violent. It is generally felt that the baby's fetal movements at this time are like fish swimming, or "gurgling" and spitting bubbles, which are very similar to the feeling of bloating, gastrointestinal motility or hunger. Inexperienced mothers often cannot distinguish them.

4. Listen to the fetal heart: Fetal heartbeat and fetal movement are the information about the fetus' health and well-being that it sends to the mother. From the 16th week of pregnancy, you can use a special fetal heart monitor to monitor the fetal heart rate at home according to your own specific situation and the doctor's advice (not necessary).

The editor above has already explained why there is pain in the lower right abdomen due to traction band in the fourth month of pregnancy. It is caused by many factors, so if you experience abdominal pain, you need to seek medical attention immediately to avoid delaying the condition. In April, the fetus has already grown, and the nutrition of pregnant women must keep up. Regular prenatal check-ups are very necessary, mainly for the health of the fetus.