What is the cause of abdominal pain during pregnancy?

After pregnancy, a woman's body will show some early pregnancy reactions, which is a normal phenomenon, such as nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, etc. Some people have a strong reaction, while others do not react very obviously. However, when abdominal pain occurs, you must pay attention to it and find out the cause in time. So, what does it mean if your lower abdomen is bloated and painful during pregnancy? Let’s take a look below.

1. What causes stomach pain in early pregnancy?

Abdominal pain is a normal physiological reaction in early pregnancy. Because the uterus enlarges and stimulates the bones, pregnant women will feel a dull pulling pain in the abdomen. But it is worth noting that if the abdominal pain persists and is accompanied by bleeding symptoms, you should be admitted to the hospital for examination immediately. This pathological abdominal pain may indicate signs of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. Therefore, when abdominal pain occurs in early pregnancy, we must learn to distinguish whether it is physiological abdominal pain or pathological abdominal pain.

2. Specific causes of abdominal pain in early pregnancy

1. Uterine enlargement stimulates 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 adnexal disease

In the early stages of pregnancy, abdominal pain is more obvious and unbearable. Pregnant mothers should undergo a blood hCG test to rule out threatened abortion or ectopic pregnancy, or undergo a further comprehensive physical examination to rule out other uterine adnexal diseases.

3. What to do if you have stomach pain in early pregnancy

1. Ultrasound examination

If you have abdominal pain in early pregnancy, it is recommended to have an abdominal ultrasound examination. Within six to seven weeks of the last menstrual period, it can be confirmed whether the embryonic sac has implanted in the center of the uterus. If an ultrasound is performed through the vagina, the embryonic sac can be seen a week earlier.

2. Pregnancy care

The hCG injection is a common method of preserving pregnancy, but it is best to decide whether to get the injection after understanding the status of hCG and progesterone in the body. You can also try taking Chinese medicine to regulate your body and protect your pregnancy.

3. Abortion treatment

Abdominal pain in early pregnancy, accompanied by abnormal vaginal bleeding, and accompanied by abdominal pain and discomfort in the lower abdomen, may be a sign of miscarriage. In this case, it is important to seek medical attention early. Termination of pregnancy can only be chosen after it is confirmed to be an ectopic pregnancy or that the pregnancy cannot be preserved.