Mid-pregnancy belly occasionally feels like a needle prick

When it comes to pregnancy, it may be the most unforgettable period for mothers, and even for the whole family. During pregnancy, pregnant mothers will pay attention to the changes in their abdomen every moment every day. Sometimes they will feel pain, and they may not know the reason. Next, let’s take a look at why the abdomen sometimes feels like needles in the middle of pregnancy.

Why does the abdomen sometimes feel like being pricked by needles during pregnancy?

1. All pains are normal during pregnancy. Pregnant women experience abdominal pain because the uterus gradually enlarges during the development of the embryo. At this time, pregnant women will feel uncomfortable and feel abdominal pain, but this pain is usually mild, so pregnant women do not need to worry too much.

2. Signs of threatened miscarriage. However, if the abdominal pain is intermittent, or there is continuous pain in the lower abdomen, such as the pain before or during menstruation, and is accompanied by vaginal bleeding, it may be threatened abortion and you should go to the hospital for medical treatment immediately.

3. Eat moldy or over-frozen ingredients. Intestinal cramps caused by eating moldy or cold foods can cause pregnant women to feel stomach pain.

4. Cause of the disease. Acute gastritis, gastroenteritis, acute pancreatitis, and transformation of uterine fibroids can also cause pregnant women to experience abdominal pain.

Solutions for mid-pregnancy stomach pain

1. The symptoms can be relieved by lying in bed more. When you feel abnormalities such as sore waist, heavy feeling in the abdomen, etc., stop the activity immediately, rest more, and observe carefully. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, see a doctor immediately; avoid excessive fatigue and intense activities. The first three months of pregnancy are a period of high incidence of miscarriage, so sexual life should be reduced as much as possible.

2. It is recommended that pregnant mothers eat small and frequent meals, and eat less sweet, spicy, or sticky foods. It is not suitable to lie flat on the bed or lie too low after meals. Try to avoid lowering your head to relieve acid reflux in the stomach and maintain smooth bowel movements.

Through the knowledge we introduced above, everyone may have a clearer understanding of abdominal pain during pregnancy, and thus will not feel anxious and panic when such a situation occurs. Not only pregnant mothers need to pay attention to themselves, but family members also need to care for pregnant women in many aspects, observe them more closely, and go to the hospital immediately if any abnormalities are found to ensure the safety of pregnant women.