Any expectant mother, bearing a child’s heart, is very careful about herself and the influence of various factors on the body. Because of this, if the stomach hurts during pregnancy, the woman begins to worry very much. After all, pain can mean a threat to her future baby. But before you sound the alarm, you need to determine the cause of the pain.
To begin with, it is worth answering the question of whether the stomach hurts during pregnancy for no reason. A healthy woman may experience pain due to improper location of the fetus. Sensations during the child's movements intensify and may be accompanied by loss of appetite, a feeling of heaviness and heartburn.
Pain during pregnancy in the abdomen is divided into two main types:
- obstetric - the threat of interruption, placental abruption, ectopic pregnancy;
- non-obstetric - a violation in the digestive tract, muscle strain, displacement of internal organs, surgical pathology.
Ectopic pregnancy
This is the process of fertilization of the egg in the fallopian tube, sometimes on the ovaries. Such a pregnancy can be determined by ultrasound. The first signs are dizziness, sharp severe pain in the lower abdomen. The test at the same time shows a positive result. In this case, if the egg is not removed in time, bleeding occurs. An ectopic pregnancy is very dangerous in that it can lead to death or infertility. That is why doctors recommend that after pregnancy immediately register, in order to identify all possible problems.
Abortion
When there is a threat of interruption, the pregnant woman feels a prolonged aching pain in the lower abdomen, which usually radiates to the lower back. In this case, spotting occurs. In such cases, immediate hospitalization should be carried out for a complete examination and preservation of pregnancy.
Placental abruption
If the stomach hurts during pregnancy, this may mean premature detachment of the placenta. This happens before the baby is born. The reasons may include physical exertion, abdominal trauma, late toxicosis, hypertension and others. Detachment of the placenta threatens severe bleeding of the expectant mother and the death of her and the child. If severe pain and bleeding occurs, the woman should be immediately taken to the hospital for delivery.
Digestive disorders
Very often, a pregnant woman may experience pain that occurs due to the pressure of the uterus on the digestive organs. This is manifested by heartburn and discomfort. In addition, digestive dysfunction can occur after eating certain foods: spicy, fried, salty, and others. The abdominal pain during pregnancy is also due to drunk carbonated drinks that cause bloating, increased gas formation and pain in the background. In order to prevent this, you must carefully monitor your diet, excluding all junk food.
Crick
A constantly growing uterus causes sprain of the ligaments and muscles of the abdomen. The pain arises sharp, but quickly passes. Such symptoms usually appear after lifting weights, with coughing and sudden movements. When the stomach hurts during pregnancy for this reason, then treatment is not required. Just lie down, relax and relax. Pain will pass by itself. It is not worth worrying for the expectant mother, muscle strain does not harm the fetus.
Surgical diseases and pathologies
This type includes various diseases that any person can suffer - appendicitis, cholecystitis and others. In these cases, the help will be surgical intervention.
If the stomach hurts during pregnancy, the expectant mother must be sure to inform her obstetrician about it in time to identify the cause and begin treatment.