Pregnancy is a special period in the life of any woman. She listens to the smallest changes in her body, and each new sensation is alarming. During pregnancy, the stone stomach is the most worrisome for the expectant mother; she does not understand what to do in this case. This article will describe all the nuances of this state.
Causes
This condition is experienced by many women at different stages of pregnancy. Most often, they feel some discomfort and pulling pain at the same time. The causes of this condition may be:
- Hypertonicity of the uterus.
- Bladder pressure.
- Training fights.
- Inflammatory processes in female organs.
- Physical overstrain.
- Fetal freezing.
All these conditions require a visit to the hospital and medical care. Gynecologists also note that prolonged constipation can cause such a symptom. Therefore, a pregnant woman must strictly monitor her diet and prevent hypertonicity.
During stress or severe unrest, a woman has a sharp release of oxytocin into the blood. This substance contributes to the occurrence of contractions of the muscles of the uterus and then becomes a stone lower abdomen. During pregnancy, expectant mothers should not worry, under any circumstances. If a woman feels that stress cannot be avoided, then it is better to take a sedative drug, which should be prescribed by a gynecologist.
Uterine hypertonicity
If a woman feels that her stomach is periodically stiff during pregnancy, the sensations are similar to contractions, then this is a direct sign of such a diagnosis. Hypertonicity of the uterus is a dangerous sign that can lead to a miscarriage.
The uterus is completely composed of muscle fibers that can actively contract. Such a function is essential during childbirth, but hypertension is very dangerous during pregnancy .
If the expectant mother feels such contractions throughout the day many times, then you should think about hospitalization, especially in the first three months of bearing the fetus.
In the second half of pregnancy, a woman not only feels her stomach stiffen, but also sees this process. The stomach obviously begins to change its shape. Such reductions can be observed for 4-5 times over an hour.
In the early stages, hypertonicity is dangerous. The uterus is trying to "push" the embryo, as it considers it a foreign body. Therefore, it is precisely in the first 4–9 weeks that women often end up in hospital for preservation.
Causes of Hypertension
Most often, in the first months of pregnancy, the expectant mother does not produce enough progesterone. This is a hormone that is responsible for the normal growth of the fetus.
As well as chronic diseases of the thyroid gland, hypertonicity can provoke. It will be associated with the underproduction of certain hormones.
Polyhydramnios most often causes uterine contractions in the second half of pregnancy. And also the cause of hypertension can be a conflict of the rhesus blood of the mother and baby.
Women who have ARVI at any time often experience how their belly stiffens during pregnancy. Therefore, during this period it is necessary to adhere to bed rest.
Gynecologists note that often this symptom is observed in pregnant women after 35 years, as well as in women who have previously suffered a miscarriage.
Training fights
A stone stomach at 39 weeks of gestation may indicate the imminent onset of delivery. The body begins to prepare a woman for a difficult process.
Such not strong sensations can arise already from the 34th week. At this time, the fetus gradually descends into the pelvis and presses down. Women note that such a process usually takes place in 10-15 minutes and these sensations reappear only after a few days.
Sometimes, because of this process, women come to the hospital much earlier than the due date. It seems to them that the process of the birth of the baby has begun. In this case, the gynecologist examines the pregnant woman and gives the necessary recommendations.
Sometimes such "trips" to the hospital, some mothers make several times before delivery. But there is nothing to worry about. It is better to be examined by a doctor once more than to miss a very important moment and arrive late to the hospital.
Bladder pressure and bloating
The muscles of the uterus tighten when other organs press on it. So, a full bladder puts pressure on it, and it automatically contracts, for safety reasons.
Therefore, doctors advise pregnant women to walk on time in need, so that once again the baby does not feel discomfort from hypertension.
Often, poor nutrition can provoke colic and bloating in a pregnant woman. In this case, the feeling of fossil is enhanced at times. To avoid this condition, it is necessary to provide the correct menu and power mode.
A woman will have to give up flour, legumes, cabbage and onions. These products cause severe gas formation. And also do not eat too salty and spicy food.
Physical activity
The abdomen becomes stony during pregnancy and from excessive fatigue of the expectant mother. Everyone knows that a woman should lead an active lifestyle during this period. But the measure has not disturbed anyone yet, therefore, with a feeling of first fatigue, it is advisable for the expectant mother to lie down and rest.
Especially often this condition occurs with prolonged walking. Therefore, long walks must be made with breaks on the bench. At home, a pregnant woman is better to lie down and relax the muscles of her face and neck. Doctors say that the nerve endings in them are associated with the uterus. Therefore, with such gymnastics, it ceases to gradually decline.
Inflammatory processes
A stone stomach during pregnancy may indicate a pathological process in any organ system. Especially often it is determined in the bladder and in the pelvic organs.
Women who have a history of chronic colpitis, adnexitis and cystitis must undergo an ultrasound examination of these organs during bearing a child.
What to do: a stone stomach during pregnancy?
If the expectant mother, in principle, feels normal and such a symptom appears in a single order throughout the day, then, in principle, nothing needs to be done. But there are a number of additional signs that should make a woman go to a doctor immediately:
- Hypertonicity occurs more than 4-5 times per hour.
- Sensations of contractions that are given to the spine.
- The appearance of discharge of any shade, except whitish.
- A weak sensation of the baby's movements in the womb.
Such symptoms may indicate placental abruption, impending miscarriage or fetal hypoxia (lack of oxygen).
If this condition arose as a result of physical fatigue, then the expectant mother should take a relaxing pose and breathe deeply through her nose. Thus, the body will be saturated with oxygen, which is useful for the fetus, the pelvic muscles will relax.
It is very important to observe bed rest with prolonged hypertonicity . She should refrain from physical activity and sex.
As a maintenance drug, you can drink "No-shpu." This antispasmodic removes the tone of the uterus and removes pain. But do not get involved in this drug on your own, without the permission of the gynecologist.
And also a woman can take any sedative drug that is made on the basis of herbs. To avoid unpleasant situations in the future, it is advisable for the expectant mother to undergo all medical examinations on time and regularly appear at the examination with her doctor.