Dr. Aruna Ashok MBBS, MS OG, DNB OG
- Clinical Director
Aruna Ashok | 12 May 2023
A woman's life changes a lot during pregnancy. It's a time of happiness and excitement, but there are also some problems.
Abdominal pain is one of the things that pregnant women often feel.
This piece explains what causes low abdominal pain during pregnancy, how it can be treated, and how to deal with it.
Abdominal pain during pregnancy is caused due to many different things. The most common is a pain in the round ligaments, which happens when the tendons that support the growing uterus stretch.
This is normal, and most of the time it happens in the second trimester. Other reasons could be constipation, gas, or even an infection in the urinary tract.
But if the pain is strong, lasts for a long time, or is accompanied by symptoms like bleeding, fever, or chills, it could be a sign of more serious problems like ectopic pregnancy, preterm labour, or preeclampsia and you should see a doctor right away.
The best way to treat lower abdominal pain is to learn and figure out what is causing it.
Most of the time, simple home treatments can take care of mild pain caused by round ligament pain or stomach problems.
Regular, easy movements like prenatal yoga and walking can make your muscles and ligaments more flexible and lessen the stress on them.
Constipation can be helped by drinking a lot of water and eating a lot of fibre. Warm baths (not hot ones) or putting a warm cloth on the area may also help.
Still, it's important to remember that self-diagnosis is not a substitute for medical advice from a doctor.
Any pain a woman feels during pregnancy should be told to a doctor or nurse. They can show you safe ways to relieve pain or give you medicine if you need it.
If the pain is bad, they will do the right tests to make sure it isn't caused by something important.
Managing stress is also an important part of managing pain.
When pregnancy pains are combined with worry, the pain can get a lot worse. Techniques like deep breathing, meditation, and guided images can help keep stress in check.
Support from family and friends and joining a pregnancy group to meet other women going through the same things can also make a big difference.
Telling your doctor about all of your symptoms helps make sure that you and your baby are healthy. You are not on this road by yourself, and it's okay to ask for help.
Sometimes it's important to get professional help. At A4 Fertility Centre we have a team of highly trained professionals who are dedicated to giving you the best care and help as you try to get pregnant or conceive.
At A4, we want to help you have a safe and easy pregnancy by using cutting-edge technology and giving you individual care. The A4 Fertility Centre is there for you every step of the way, whether you're having pain in your lower abdomen because you're pregnant or you want to know how to get pregnant.
In conclusion, abdominal pain during pregnancy can be uncomfortable, but if you know what's causing it, pay attention to your body, and talk to your doctor about it, you can do a lot to ease the pain. Remember that all the pain and suffering will be worth it when your baby comes into the world.
