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What Causes Mild Discomfort In The Abdominal Area During Pregnancy?
Im 13 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child (4th pregnancy actually, 2nd pregnancy was miscarriage). just heard the heartbeat monday. some mild discomfort as well as pain when applying pressure on upper left abdominal area under rib cage, more towards my side but not quite on my side. what could it be?
Mon, 14 Mar 2016
HI,
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern.
In pregnancy all maternal body including heart are overworked.. that's why heart rate is increased.. & it's possible to hear heart sound by pregnant mother.
Even the intestines are affected by pregnancy hormones, making them slow in movements. This results in slow emptying in bowels, bloating. On exerting pressure on left side of upper abdomen under the ribs, causes still more pressure in abdomen/ chest cavity, leading to pain &discomfort.
Thanks.
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern.
In pregnancy all maternal body including heart are overworked.. that's why heart rate is increased.. & it's possible to hear heart sound by pregnant mother.
Even the intestines are affected by pregnancy hormones, making them slow in movements. This results in slow emptying in bowels, bloating. On exerting pressure on left side of upper abdomen under the ribs, causes still more pressure in abdomen/ chest cavity, leading to pain &discomfort.
Thanks.
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