Pain in the stomach during pregnancy

Almost all pregnant women are periodically disturbed by various ailments, including pain that occurs in the stomach. Moreover, this unpleasant symptom is observed in expectant mothers much more often than among people who are not in a happy expectation of a new life.

In this article we will tell you why pregnant women often have a stomach ache, and what can be done to get rid of discomfort, but do not harm the future baby.

Why do stomach pains occur during pregnancy?

Strong and low intensity pain in the stomach during pregnancy can occur due to multiple causes, in particular:

Finally, in exceptional cases, acute pain in the stomach during pregnancy can accompany an allergic reaction to different types of food or medications.

What if my stomach hurts during pregnancy?

Most expectant mothers have a question that can be pregnant with pain in the stomach, since a huge number of drugs during this period are prohibited. Nevertheless, there are effective ways to get rid of an unpleasant symptom, which you can address, including, and in the period of waiting for a happy motherhood.

Treatment of pain in the stomach during pregnancy is always appointed by a gastroenterologist after a detailed examination of the future mother. As a rule, in this case, homeopathic preparations are prescribed according to an individual scheme, since they are considered potentially safe, and therefore practically do not harm the health of the future mother and the unborn baby.

Meanwhile, there are folk methods that a pregnant woman can take advantage of even without leaving home, in particular:

  1. Combine chamomile, a yarrow and St. John's wort in equal proportions. Pour the resulting collection of a small amount of steep boiling water and leave it for 2-3 hours. A ready-made preparation for drinking 30-50 ml 2 times a day, preferably in the morning and in the evening, before eating.
  2. Similarly, combine in equal proportions such herbs as fennel, oregano, thyme, wormwood and cumin. Brew and take in the same way as in the above recipe.
  3. Before breakfast, lunch and dinner, take 1 teaspoon of honey, drinking it with enough clean water.
  4. Daily drink at least 1.5-2 liters of pure still water. In addition, it is useful for future mothers to drink and mineral water, for example, "Borjomi" or "Essentuki", but before entering these liquids in the diet should always consult a doctor. In addition, mineral waters should not be abused - they can drink no more than 1 glass a day. Finally, such drinks are best served by courses, the duration of which will be indicated by the attending physician.