What are the causes of lower abdominal pain in pregnancy?
Been getting this pulling pain low in my belly for the past two days, im around 16 weeks. Its not super bad but enough to make me uneasy and keep googling. I plan to mention it at my next checkup but wanted to know what usually causes this. Did any of u feel the same?
My gynac said mild lower pain is often ligament stretching as the uterus grows, plus gas and constipation add to it. It is usually harmless when mild. But she warned me to report any severe or persistent pain.
A lot of my lower belly pain early on was just gas and bloating honestly. Warm water and light walks eased it. But if it ever felt sharp I checked with my doctor to be sure.
I panicked over mild cramping early on thinking the worst, but it was just stretching pains. Getting it checked once calmed me right down. Mild pulling is common, just dont ignore the severe kind.
Mild aches happen, but sharp, severe or one sided pain, or pain with bleeding or fever, needs a doctor right away. Please dont tough it out. Call ur gynac if the pain is strong or wont settle.
