Five months pregnant, slight stomach pain

Pregnancy is a very critical period for every woman, so any discomfort will make people very worried. Some female friends found that they had a slight abdominal pain when they were five months pregnant. If there are no other symptoms, this is normal because the ligaments of the uterus will be stretched at this time, but you also need to pay attention to whether it is caused by threatened abortion or ectopic pregnancy.

1. Reasons for slight abdominal pain during the fifth month of pregnancy

There are many reasons for abdominal pain at this stage: it is normal if there are no other symptoms, because the baby develops very quickly when he is four or five months old. If he grows too fast, the uterus will inevitably grow as well, pulling on the ligaments of the uterus, so you will feel occasional pulling pain in the lower abdomen. Don’t worry too much, this is a normal phenomenon. If the pain is severe, you need to go to the hospital to see a doctor. Occasionally, the pain will only last for a few seconds and will pass after a while, so there is no problem. However, you also need to pay more attention to rest and improve nutrition.

It may be slight abdominal pain caused by the enlarged uterus pulling on the ligaments, it may be abdominal pain caused by gastrointestinal discomfort in the expectant mother, it may be short-term pain caused by false labor, it may also be threatened abortion, etc. The expectant mother needs to go to the hospital for examination and diagnosis.

Pay attention to balanced nutrition during pregnancy and supplement nutrients scientifically. The permanent tooth germs of the fetus develop during the 5th month of pregnancy. Adequate calcium can help reduce the risk of dental problems after the baby is born.

2. There are several situations in which abdominal pain occurs during pregnancy

1. The uterus enlarges during pregnancy, causing physical pain

In the first three months of pregnancy, most pregnant women will experience abdominal pain, which is caused by the enlargement of the uterus. Pregnant mothers do not need to be nervous, the pain will gradually go away. But I had mild pain for about 5 months.

2. Pain caused by threatened abortion or ectopic pregnancy

This kind of pain is mostly persistent pain in the lower abdomen, and there will be vaginal bleeding. At this time, you need to go to the hospital for examination in time.

3. Stomach pain or pain caused by other diseases

If you eat spoiled or raw, cold or irritating food, it will cause intestinal cramps and cause stomach pain. In addition, diseases such as acute gastritis and gastroenteritis can also cause stomach pain. At this time, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment.