Waiting for a baby is a very difficult periodexciting and responsible, and fortunately, almost all future mothers understand this. And that is why during pregnancy a woman listens to the slightest changes in her body, and from the very moment she finds out about her interesting situation. And she does the right thing, by the way - the first three months are considered the most critical. Firstly, it is at this time that a radical change in the hormonal background of the expectant woman occurs. Secondly, in the first 12 weeks, all the vital organs and systems of the future baby are laid down. So most of the problems with the normal course of pregnancy manifest themselves during this period of time. If a woman consults a doctor at the first signs of malaise, the chances of saving the pregnancy are very, very high. And the main such sign is, of course, pain in the lower abdomen. But I would like to immediately note that pain in the lower abdomen in the early stages of pregnancy does not always indicate that the mother or baby is in danger. But let's talk about everything in order.

Physiological causes of pain

The vast majority of women in the early stagespregnancy, pain in the lower abdomen is noted. But, fortunately, in most cases, pregnancy proceeds normally and a wonderful baby is safely born. A completely logical question arises - why then did the lower abdomen hurt? In fact, these pains are easily explained:

• Reorganization of the body

If the pain is not intense, it haspulling character, localized in the lower abdomen and/or lower back, most likely you are faced with natural processes. The uterus begins to increase in size, the ligaments that support the body of the uterus begin to stretch - and the discomfort becomes just a consequence of all these changes in the body of the expectant mother. By the way, long-term observations of gynecologists allow us to make a very interesting conclusion: as a rule, pain of this nature in the early stages of pregnancy is most typical for those women who have always had painful menstruation. Although, of course, there are exceptions to this rule.

• Problems with the intestines

In the early stages of pregnancy, problems withintestines - a fairly common phenomenon: two out of three expectant mothers experience bloating. And increased gas formation, naturally, inevitably entails the appearance of painful sensations. Bloating occurs due to a sharp change in the hormonal background of a pregnant woman. Over time, everything will definitely return to normal, but until this happens - carefully monitor your diet. It is necessary to strictly exclude from the menu products that increase gas formation - legumes, soy, flour, sweets, carbonated drinks.

Threatening causes

Unfortunately, it is not always pain in the lower abdomenin the early stages they are so harmless - in some cases they signal serious health problems, and sometimes even the threat of termination of pregnancy. The most common causes of pain in the lower abdomen are:

• Inflammatory processes

It is not clear why, but the fact is - veryIt is widely believed that during pregnancy no gynecological diseases threaten a woman. In fact, this is not true at all. From the very moment the egg is fertilized, the woman's immune system begins to weaken - this is a prerequisite for bearing a child. As a result, the woman's body becomes very vulnerable. And diseases do not miss the opportunity to make themselves known - for example, inflammatory processes of the female reproductive system. Therefore, if you have pain in the lower abdomen in the early stages of pregnancy, first of all, it is necessary to exclude gynecological problems.

• Threat of abortion

Sometimes pain in the lower abdomen can serve as a signaldanger and indicate a threat of termination of pregnancy. However, do not waste time on panic - remember that this is still just a threat. And in the vast majority of cases, a timely visit to the doctor by the expectant mother can correct the situation. Medicine in our time is capable of a lot and 90% of such pregnancies are saved by doctors. So do not despair ahead of time - just listen carefully to your condition and at the first signs of trouble immediately contact a gynecologist.

• Ectopic pregnancy

The most dangerous situation is an ectopic pregnancy.pregnancy, which also makes itself known by severe pain in the lower abdomen. An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy in which the fertilized egg begins to develop not in the uterine cavity, but in the ovary, abdominal cavity, or - what is most common - in the fallopian tube. Such a pregnancy, unfortunately, is doomed - doctors are currently unable to save the child. In appearance, such a pregnancy is similar to a normal one - the woman has all the symptoms, the pregnancy test is positive. The fetus develops until it becomes too large - after which the fallopian tube ruptures. After this, the life of the pregnant woman herself is at stake. Therefore, the earlier an ectopic pregnancy is detected, the more favorable the prognosis. It is quite easy to diagnose the pathology - the main thing is to see a doctor in a timely manner, and not silently endure the pain at home. The doctor will send the woman for an ultrasound examination to understand where exactly the fetus has attached. If the fears are not confirmed and the pregnancy is normal, the doctor will look for the cause of the pain in the lower abdomen. But if there is an ectopic pregnancy, the woman will need surgical intervention.

Causes not related to pregnancy

It is not always the case that expectant mothers experience lower abdominal pain.moms is directly related to pregnancy - the expectant mother is susceptible to all the same diseases as everyone else. Unfortunately, they are most often remembered last, which is why treatment begins with a huge delay.

• Appendicitis

Surgeons never cease to be amazed at how oftenappendicitis lies in wait for expectant mothers, and in most cases in the early stages of pregnancy. Not so long ago, such a diagnosis during pregnancy meant a serious threat to the mother and baby. However, today there is absolutely nothing to worry about - surgeons will quickly remove the appendix without causing any harm to the baby. Most often, it is not difficult for a doctor to guess that the cause of the pain is appendicitis. After all, the pain in this case is accompanied by such companions as elevated body temperature, weakness, nausea, vomiting. The blood test clearly indicates the presence of an inflammatory process in the body. Although in some cases the picture may be blurred - in any case, only a doctor can make the correct diagnosis.

• Food poisoning

All because of the same weakened immune systema pregnant woman has a very high chance of encountering food poisoning. Of course, abdominal pain in this case is far from the only symptom of malaise. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive gas formation, general malaise - it is unlikely that there is a single person who has never encountered poisoning in her life. A woman during pregnancy should remember that her digestive system is extremely vulnerable and her diet should be under strict control, especially in the summer. Give up cafes and restaurants, exclude any fast food and even the use of semi-finished products. By the way, these restrictions will in any case benefit the expectant mother. You do not want your baby to get not very useful substances, do you? And your doctor will not pat you on the head for the extra weight you have gained.

• Cystitis

A real scourge for pregnant womenbecomes a disease such as cystitis, for which there are many favorable factors during this period. Changes in hormonal levels, weakening of the immune system, anatomical metamorphoses in the body of the expectant mother - all this gives inflammation of the bladder the "green light". In addition to pain in the lower abdomen, in this case women complain of pain when urinating, frequent visits to the toilet. Treatment should be carried out exclusively under the supervision of a doctor!

When should I see a doctor?

Of course, any abdominal painpregnancy should be a reason to contact a gynecologist. However, how do you know whether you can wait until the morning and go to the clinic, or ring all the bells and immediately call an ambulance? Let's figure it out together. It is unlikely that your baby and you are in any danger if you encounter the following phenomena:

• The pain is not intense, it does not cause any special discomfort.
• You do not have temperature and general weakness.
• Nausea and vomiting - this is not about you. Of course, unless you suffer from toxicosis!
• Pain sensations are not accompanied by bleeding.

If the pain is very strong and especiallycramping, or you have at least one of the symptoms described above - do not hesitate. Moreover, you should not go to the hospital on your own - it is better to call an ambulance team. This way you will be sure that on the way to the hospital, if necessary, you will be provided with medical assistance. And the most important thing to do if you feel pain in the abdomen is to calm down. Extra stress is absolutely unnecessary - most likely, there is no reason to worry. But even if you are faced with the threat of miscarriage, panic will not help you, but will only worsen the situation. Think about the good and you will definitely succeed!

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