Stomach ache during pregnancy, stomach pain

There are other causes of stomach pain:

• overeating, typical for many expectant mothers;
• frequent heartburn;
• indigestion due to poor food advancement;
• irregular diet;
• toxicosis;
• constipation;
• tension of the abdominal muscles;
• exacerbation of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• allergy to certain foods.

During pregnancy, a woman’s body is weakened, so various fungal, viral and bacterial infections cannot be ruled out. If stomach pains are accompanied by nausea, bouts of vomiting and fever, you should immediately go to the hospital.

The first thing to do is to consult a doctor, only he will be able to establish the cause of stomach pain and prescribe treatment. Most often, to eliminate discomfort, a woman is recommended to exclude fatty, fried, smoked and canned foods from the diet. It is advisable to steam food, drink more liquids and adhere to a fractional food system.

To relieve stomach pain during pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe:

• activated carbon and other adsorbents;
• preparations with natural enzymes that improve digestion;
• mineral water;
• decoction of rosehip berries;
• tea with mint, valerian and other soothing herbs;
• Ivan tea.

These funds will help alleviate the condition and will not harm the baby, but they can be taken only after consulting a doctor. If the cause of the pain lies in the exacerbation of chronic diseases, the expectant mother is prescribed treatment that is safe for the fetus, a strict diet is recommended, and in especially serious cases, they may even be hospitalized.

If you experience any unpleasant or painful sensations in the stomach, do not hesitate to disturb your doctor. Only by detecting the problem in a timely manner, it is possible to restore health without a threat to the unborn baby.