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Stomach Pain in PregnancyUpper stomach pain pain during pregnancy can be a normal part of the process as your body changes to accommodate your growing baby. While there are many harmless causes of this abdominal pain, some may be more serious. As an expectant mother, it is important to educate yourself on all potential causes so you are able to recognize symptoms that may cause concern. Common Causes of Abdominal Pain During PregnancySome abdominal aches and pains during pregnancy are quite common and generally pose no threat to you and your baby.
When Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy is SeriousAlthough many women who experience abdominal pain have healthy pregnancies, there are times when abdominal pain can pose a serious risk. If you exhibit any severe symptoms, such as those discussed below, please consult your medical care professional immediately.
When Should I Call My Doctor?Please call your medical care professional immediately if any of the following symptoms accompany abdominal pain or discomfort:
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Compiled using information from the following sources: 1. Clinic, Mayo, Complete Book of Pregnancy and Baby’s First Year. New York, NY: William Morrow and Company, Inc. 2. Current Obstetric & Gynecologic Diagnosis & Treatment Ninth Ed. DeCherney, Alan H., et al. 3. Williams Obstetrics Twenty-Second Ed. Cunningham, F. Gary, et al, Ch. 10. 4. American Academy of Family Physicians https://www.aafp.org/ BLOG CATEGORIES
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FAQsShare this post:Similar PostFirst-Trimester ScreeningThe First-Trimester Screening is an early optional non-invasive evaluation that combines a maternal blood screening test with an ultrasound evaluation… Ectopic PregnancyAn ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg attaches itself in a place other than inside the uterus. Most cases occur… What pains are normal in 3rd trimester?By the third trimester you may feel pains, like contractions, called 'Braxton Hicks'. These do not happen at regular intervals. They tend to be short. They are not labour pains and they are not usually very intense.
When should I worry about lower abdominal pain during pregnancy?It's probably nothing to worry about if the pain is mild and goes away when you change position, have a rest, do a poo or pass wind. But if you have stomach pains and are worried, call your midwife or maternity hospital.
When should I go to the hospital for pain in the third trimester?If you are having severe, intractable pain then we need to hear from you. Lastly, labor pains would warrant a call. If you are term you should wait to call until having very intense regular contraction pains lasting over a minute, each coming every 4-5 minutes for at least an hour.
How do you know if something is wrong in your third trimester?Regular contractions or tightening of the uterus before 36 weeks (greater than four contractions in one hour) Chills and fever over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Vaginal bleeding. Sudden increase in vaginal discharge.
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