Why does my stomach tingle during pregnancy?
During pregnancy in the female bodythere is a lot of changes, some organs and systems work differently. Therefore, they often experience these changes through poor health, nervousness and tingling in different places. More often these symptoms are caused only by a status of pregnancy and do not bear threat to health.
The lower abdomen during pregnancy tingles due to the increase in the uterus. Photo: GettyWhy tingling occurs:
- the shape of the uterus changes, it turns from pear-shaped to round;
- its size increases;
- stretches the muscles that support the uterus and fetus;
- the child presses on the intestines and bladder.
These factors cause discomfort in the lower abdomen.To feel a tingling woman begin approximately with 5-th week of pregnancy. In the second trimester, the intensity of symptoms increases before delivery. At the 36-37th week, the tingling is felt most strongly, it is a sign that the birth will soon begin.
Should I go to the doctor if my stomach tingles during pregnancy?
All depends on the intensity of tingling andadditional symptoms. So, if the discomfort lasts less than an hour, there is no cause for concern. To ease the condition of a pregnant woman during a tingling, doctors recommend lying down and relaxing. And sometimes, on the contrary, walking walks in the fresh air help. But if the discomfort lasts longer than 60 minutes, while tingling can go even into pain, and rest and walks do not help, you should consult a doctor. What can be the problem:
- placental abruption or premature birth - tingling is accompanied by bleeding or brown discharge;
- increased tone of the uterus - there is a tension in the lower abdomen, as if there is a heavy stone;
- cystitis and other inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system - frequent, sometimes painful urination, heaviness in the abdomen;
- appendicitis - pain in the right side, nausea, vomiting, temperature around 38 degrees;
- intestinal infection - stool disorder, high fever, nausea, vomiting.
If the tingling is accompanied by at least one of thethese symptoms, you urgently need to see a doctor. If the lower abdomen tingles during pregnancy, do not rush to panic. This is a natural process, which means that your baby is developing. And if there are no aggravating symptoms, you and your child are all right.
