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What Causes Occasional Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy?

Posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2015

Question: Hi Dr, Am 29 weeks pregnant and having abdominal pain occasional ly but no UT infections.Also my BP is getting down always sometimes to 80/55 mmHg.What all things should be taken care??Also how essential to monitor baby movements this time? How can we monitor??
Also anterior placenta can harm??

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Slight pain is common in pregnancy as the ligaments and muscle stretch due to enlarging uterus.
If there is no urine infection, no contractions of the uterus, and no bleeding, then you should not worry.

You should do prenatal exercises which will help you in relieving pain due to ligament stretch.
Blood pressure is low in pregnancy due to the increased progesterone hormone levels, which decreases the blood pressure. There is no harm to mother or fetus by it. You should take plenty of fluids to maintain the blood pressure (3-4 litres a day).

Fetal movements are monitored after 32 weeks in a normal pregnancy, however if any medical illness like diabetes, hypertension or intrauterine growth restriction of fetus is present, then the fetal movements should be monitored after 28 weeks of pregnancy.
Anterior placenta is completely normal, if it is not low lying.

Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Thanks for your reply Dr.I don't get constant movements but every day am getting the movement s.My next gynac visit is at 31 weeks..Any thing to be taken care in these days.Also have hyperpigmentation over the neck and swelling on legs.Also have excessive heat over the body.Is any possibility of premature delivery due to anterior placenta. Any warning signs to be noted since its my First pregnancy.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Normal changes of pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
i am happy to have helped you.
You should take a high protein diet, take adequate rest, avoid lifting heavy weight things, rest preferably in left lateral position and stay stress free.
Pigmentation over neck and abdomen is common in pregnancy due to excessive hyperpigmentation causing hormone in the body.
Anterior placenta is completely and do not cause premature delivery.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (33 hours later)

thanks Dr for your reply.Is pregnancy pillow helpful in relieving backache??Is there any specification s???

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Prenatal exercises

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
pregnancy pillow is not very helpful in relieving backache.
Rather I will suggest you to do prenatal exercises, which will help you definitely.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar