Core tip: What causes abdominal distension and pain in early pregnancy? From the first trimester to the third trimester, most pregnant mothers will feel that their belly becomes hard. In fact, this is an irregular contraction of the uterus. Intervals and contractions can be long or short. Relatively speaking, the duration of contractions in early pregnancy will be shorter, and the duration of contractions in late pregnancy may be longer and longer.
What causes abdominal pain in early pregnancy?
Abdominal pain caused by irregular contractions of the uterus
From the first trimester to the third trimester, most pregnant mothers will feel that their belly becomes hard. In fact, this is an irregular contraction of the uterus. Intervals and contractions can be long or short. Relatively speaking, the duration of contractions in early pregnancy will be shorter, and the duration of contractions in late pregnancy may be longer and longer. Generally speaking, you won\’t feel pain, but some pregnant women can obviously feel it. After the second trimester, the uterus grows rapidly, and the ligaments around the uterus change from a relaxed state to a tense state. Especially the pair of round ligaments located on the front side of the uterus are stretched, which can also cause traction pain.
Countermeasures: What to do if you have abdominal pain in early pregnancy?
If there is no vaginal bleeding or water breaks, rest
If there are no symptoms such as vaginal bleeding or water rupture, and the fetal movement is normal, pregnant mothers should not be too nervous. This is just a normal uterine contraction. When abdominal pain occurs, if the pregnant mother is working, put down what you are doing and sit down to rest. If the abdominal pain is severe, accompanied by vaginal bleeding and water rupture, it may be a sign of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or premature birth, and you must seek medical attention immediately.