Getting this dull ache in my upper tummy area, mostly after eating. Im in my 2nd tri. Its not super painful but enough to make me notice and worry a little. Anyone know why this happens?
I used to panic over every twinge in my upper belly, honestly. Most times my doctor said it was just acidity or stretching. But she told me to always call if it was severe, so I stopped guessing and just asked her each time, it helped my anxiety.
My gynac said upper abdominal discomfort is often from indigestion and the growing uterus, very common. But she warned that strong upper right pain, especially with swelling or headache, must be reported because it can be linked to preeclampsia. So mild gas, manage it, but anything intense, get checked.
For me upper tummy pain was usually gas, acidity or the baby pushing up as it grew. Smaller meals and not lying down after eating helped. But if the upper pain is severe, with headache or vision changes, please call your doctor as it can mean BP issues.
