Why do I have abdominal pain when I'm pregnant?

In the early stages of pregnancy, a woman's body will experience pregnancy reactions, including nausea and vomiting, which are the most common conditions. Women should be aware of these and be able to deal with them well. However, some pregnant women still experience abdominal pain symptoms. Because they are not very clear about the specific cause, they do not know where to start when it comes to solving the problem, and they are also worried about the possibility of other diseases. So, why does your lower abdomen hurt when you are pregnant? What is the reason?

Will I have abdominal pain during early pregnancy?

Will you have stomach pain in the early stages of pregnancy? Stomach 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.

Causes of lower 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.

After reading this, do you understand something about pregnancy? You will feel abdominal pain in the early stages of pregnancy. Generally, it is normal if there is nothing wrong. These reactions are also reflected according to personal constitution. Some people have this feeling and some people do not. So if you are really worried, you can consult a doctor.