A little abdominal pain is normal as your uterus expands to accommodate your growing baby. You may experience dull or sharp pains in the sides, lower part, or all over your abdomen. Here are some types and causes of abdominal pain during pregnancy with relief tips.
How abdominal pain is typically felt?
Pregnancy-related abdominal pain may be dull, achy, throbbing, pulsating, or sharp and may occur in short bursts or persist for a long time. It may also be worse in one area of your body, such as the sides of your stomach.
What is the reason of this?
There are several different causes for these uncomfortable feelings. Most abdominal discomfort has normal causes. A common cause of pain is stretching of the round ligaments on either side of your abdomen that support your uterus. The round ligaments start from the abdomen and move towards the inguinal region. As the fetus grows in your uterus, the connective tissue stretches and causes the ligament to pull on nerve fibers and other parts of the pelvis, causing sharp pains. Other typical causes of pain include constipation, acid reflux, gas, Braxton-Hicks contractions, and a buildup of endometrial tissue (the inner lining of your uterus) that normally sheds during your period.
However, there are several causes of pregnancy-related abdominal pain that may indicate complications. Contact your doctor if abdominal pain is accompanied by other unusual symptoms such as heavy bleeding, back pain, body swelling, fever, persistent vomiting, painful urination, or if the pain is so severe that it becomes incapacitating.
Tips
If you're suffering from abdominal, try these tips for some relief:
If these tips don't help or the pain gets worse, contact your doctor for further advice.