After pregnancy, women may experience various changes in their bodies, such as drowsiness, decreased appetite, nausea, and vomiting, which are all normal early pregnancy reactions. Some pregnant women find that their little belly hurts and want to know what causes it during pregnancy?
1. Uterine enlargement: Most pregnant women experience small abdominal pain due to the enlargement of the uterus. As the fetus gradually develops, the pregnant woman's uterus will also enlarge, and the enlarged uterus will continue to stimulate the lower edge of the ribs, leading to hidden abdominal pain in the pregnant woman. Abdominal pain caused by uterine enlargement is a normal physiological phenomenon that does not require special treatment, and pregnant women do not need to worry too much.
2. Threatened miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy: In addition, it should be noted that if the pain in the lower abdomen is severe and occurs frequently, it should be taken seriously. It may be a sign of miscarriage or caused by ectopic pregnancy. So it is very important to go to the hospital for timely examination and receive targeted treatment according to the specific situation.
3. Other reasons: If pregnant women do not pay attention to their diet, consume spoiled food, or eat overly cold, spicy, and other stimulating foods, it can cause intestinal spasms and lower abdominal pain. In addition, diseases such as acute gastritis and gastroenteritis may also be one of the causes of abdominal pain in pregnant women. So when there are abnormal symptoms, pregnant women need to go to the hospital for targeted treatment in a timely manner.
