How to take care of yourself to prevent stomach cramps during pregnancy

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A stiff stomach during pregnancy is something you should be careful about because it poses a risk to the mother and the fetus, especially when the pregnancy is 28 weeks or more or when entering the last trimester of pregnancy. During this period, the uterus will begin to expand gradually. Normally, it will have the appearance of a soft lump, and when you feel it, you will be able to feel the baby moving.

The symptoms of a hard stomach are as follows:

  • A feeling of fullness in the stomach and a feeling of being hard to the touch.
  • The pain occurs in the same way: it is a pulsating pain, starting with a slight ache and becoming more severe. The pain then subsides and disappears. After a while, the pain reappears, and so on, becoming more frequent and more severe.
  • Stomach pain or discomfort, which may be similar to menstrual cramps or dull pain similar to bowel movements.

Usually, contractions occur every 15-20 minutes. If you have contractions that are very frequent or occur within a period of less than 5 minutes, เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา, along with the following signs, it may be an indication that labor is near.

  • Dull pain in the lower abdomen
  • Amniotic fluid, which is a clear fluid, leaks from the vagina.
  • Bloody mucus coming out of the vagina

When a hard stomach occurs, mothers can easily take care of themselves in the following ways:

  • Change your position and move around. Try getting up and walking around or changing your sleeping position every so often to help stimulate bowel movements.
  • Reduce heavy work. Try to reduce physical work, especially activities that involve heavy lifting.
  • Drink water because false abdominal contractions can occur when the body is dehydrated.
  • Relax and reduce stress. Doing relaxing activities such as watching a movie, listening to music, or reading a book can help reduce stress, which can cause stomach cramps.
  • Do not eat more than you are full. Choose appropriate foods and do not eat too much. Normally, the digestive system in pregnant women does not work as well as when they were not pregnant.
  • Taking a warm bath or applying a cold compress to your abdomen or back can help relax and relieve abdominal cramps.

In addition, eating foods or vegetables from the cabbage family and beverages that contain gas may cause more gas in the stomach than usual. Mothers who feel uncomfortable in the stomach after eating such foods may expect to have bloating.