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Stomach ache in the early days of pregnancy, abdominal pain
Often in the early stages, the expectant mother has a pulling sensation in the pelvic area, and the stomach hurts. In the early days of pregnancy, it is better not to postpone the visit to the doctor to find out if these pains are natural or dangerous for the fetus.
Why does the stomach hurt in the early days of pregnancy?
Tension and pain, reminiscent of premenstrual syndrome, are the first signs of a new life. Immediately after conception, physiological changes occur in a woman’s body – a natural adaptation to the appearance of a fetus.
Abdominal pain in the early days of pregnancy cannot be ignored.
In the first days after conception, abdominal pain may appear for the following reasons:
- Enlargement and displacement of the uterus. In this case, discomfort and tension in the pelvic area is quite normal.
- Hormonal changes. Reorganization of the hormonal background causes ovarian spasms, they often bother women who have had painful menstruation.
- Ectopic pregnancy. Sharp or dull pains occur when the ovum begins to develop not in the uterus, but in one of the fallopian tubes.
- The threat of spontaneous abortion. Bloody discharge and pain in the lower abdomen may indicate a miscarriage that has begun.
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases. Gastritis, cholecystitis, ulcers and other illnesses can remind of themselves in the first trimester.
If in the first days of pregnancy the stomach hurts, only an obstetrician-gynecologist can determine the exact cause. Even with minor pains, you should go to the hospital and get tested.
How to deal with stomach pain?
If the pregnancy is proceeding normally, and there is no reason to worry, the following recommendations will help to alleviate the discomfort:
- a therapeutic diet developed by a doctor depending on the cause of the pain;
- swimming, water aerobics or gymnastics for expectant mothers;
- taking soothing infusions and decoctions of medicinal herbs, but only as directed by a doctor;
- hiking in the fresh air.
If you are concerned about abdominal pain in the early days of pregnancy, try to avoid stressful situations, high exertion and overwork. In some cases, bed rest is useful for the expectant mother, which must be observed for 3 to 5 days.
Pulling pains in the lower abdomen are considered normal only if they do not cause severe discomfort to the woman and are not accompanied by other dangerous symptoms. Despite the fact that the body is completely rebuilt, pregnancy is not a disease, severe pain is not typical for it.