During the early stages of pregnancy, women's bodies undergo many changes. These changes can cause some discomfort in women, such as abdominal pain in the early stages of pregnancy. In fact, abdominal pain in early pregnancy can be divided into pathological and physiological types. If you are a pregnant woman, it is best to be able to distinguish between these two types of stomach pain.
Abdominal pain is a normal physiological response that occurs in early pregnancy. Due to the enlargement of the uterus, which stimulates the bones, pregnant women may feel a slight pulling pain in the abdomen. However, it is worth noting that if there is persistent abdominal pain accompanied by bleeding symptoms, immediate hospitalization and examination should be carried out. This pathological abdominal pain may indicate signs of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. Therefore, when experiencing abdominal pain during early pregnancy, we need to learn to distinguish between physiological abdominal pain and pathological abdominal pain.
The specific reasons for abdominal pain in early pregnancy:
1. Uterine enlargement stimulates bones
After pregnancy, you will feel your belly getting bigger day by day, and then your skin will have a tight feeling. If you love sports, you may feel a slight pulling pain in your abdomen after hiking or playing table tennis, similar to regular stomach pain. Some expectant mothers may experience dull rib pain or pain due to the relaxation and separation of the pubic symphysis caused by continuous stimulation of the lower edge of the ribs due to uterine enlargement, and even lead to restricted mobility. However, these situations are normal physiological reactions after pregnancy and do not require special treatment. Pain can be relieved by sleeping in the left lateral position. Expectant mothers don't have to worry, just rest in bed more often to relieve symptoms.
2. Pathological reasons such as ectopic pregnancy and uterine adnexal diseases
In the early stages of pregnancy, abdominal pain is quite obvious and unbearable. Pregnant women should undergo a blood hCG test to rule out threatened miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, or further undergo a comprehensive physical examination to rule out other uterine and adnexal diseases.
This article provides a detailed explanation of what causes abdominal pain during early pregnancy. As a pregnant woman, abdominal pain is actually one of the most common problems. Once you experience abdominal pain, you need to carefully search for the cause and see what exactly causes it, so that you can have a better pregnancy.
