Will I have stomach ache during early pregnancy? Stomach pain is a normal physiological reaction in early pregnancy. Because the uterus is enlarging and stimulating the bones, pregnant women will feel a faint stretching pain in the abdomen. However, it is worth noting that if the stomach pain persists and is accompanied by bleeding symptoms, you should be admitted to the hospital for examination immediately. This pathological stomach pain may indicate signs of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. Therefore, when abdominal pain occurs in early pregnancy, we must learn to distinguish whether it is physiological abdominal pain or pathological abdominal pain. [Latest Fourth Edition] Read the full text of the Pregnancy Bible with ultra-clear scanned PDF downloads 108M Specific causes of stomach pain in early pregnancy The enlargement of the uterus stimulates the bones After pregnancy, you will feel that your belly is getting bigger day by day, and then your skin will feel tight. If you are very active, you may feel a vague stretching pain in your abdomen after hiking or playing table tennis, which is similar to ordinary stomach pain. In some expectant mothers, the enlargement of the uterus constantly stimulates the lower edge of the ribs, which can cause dull pain in the ribs or pain due to loosening and separation of the pubic symphysis, and even limited movement. However, these conditions are normal physiological reactions after pregnancy and do not require special treatment. The pain can be relieved by sleeping on the left side. Expectant mothers don’t have to worry, it can be relieved by taking more bed rest. Abdominal pain in early pregnancy due to pathological causes such as ectopic pregnancy and uterine accessory disease is more obvious and unbearable. Pregnant mothers should undergo a blood hCG test to rule out threatened miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, or undergo a further comprehensive physical examination to rule out other uterine accessory diseases. What to do if you have stomachache in early pregnancy? Ultrasound examination If you have stomach pain in early pregnancy, it is recommended to undergo an ultrasound examination of the abdomen. Within six to seven weeks from the last menstrual period, it can be confirmed whether the embryo sac has implanted in the center of the uterus. If ultrasound examination is performed through the vagina, the embryo sac can be seen a week earlier. HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) injections are a common method of preventing miscarriage, but it is best to understand the HCG and progesterone conditions in the body before deciding whether to take the injection. Pregnant women can also try taking traditional Chinese medicine to regulate their bodies and prevent miscarriage. Abortion Treatment: Stomach pain in early pregnancy, accompanied by abnormal vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, and lower abdominal discomfort, are likely to be signs of miscarriage. In this case, you must seek medical advice as soon as possible. You can only choose to terminate the pregnancy after it is clear that the pregnancy is ectopic or the fetus cannot be preserved.