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Having some adominal pain or discomfort is common in pregnancy. I carried Hunter high and I had abdominal pains here and there. Never lasted too long and didn't really hurt, except for a few "stabbing" pains a couple of times. Its hard to say what it is because I'm not feeling them. If it is severe or persistant you would want to call your Ob/Midiwfe. Here are some things that can be abdominal pain if its severe or persistent, If you think you have one of these I would call immediatly. But if you think that its just a discomfort from all the stretching that goes with pregnancy, then I wouldn't worry but mention it at your next appointment.
** Ectopic Pregnancy- It usually causes symptoms at about six or seven weeks after fertilization, but symptoms may occur as early as four weeks, before you even know you're pregnant.
** Miscarriage- Vaginal spotting or bleeding is generally the first symptom, followed by abdominal pain a few hours to a few days later.The bleeding may be light or heavy. The pain may feel crampy or persistent, mild or sharp, and may feel more like low back pain or pelvic pressure.
** Preterm Labor- An increase in vaginal discharge or a change in the type of discharge (if it becomes watery, mucus-like, or bloody — even if it's just pink or tinged with blood). Vaginal spotting or bleeding. Abdominal pain, menstrual-like cramping, or more than four contractions in one hour (even if they don't hurt). An increase in pressure in the pelvic area. Low back pain, especially if you didn't previously have back pain.
** Placental Abruption- A placental abruption can sometimes cause sudden and obvious bleeding, but in other cases there may not be any noticeable bleeding at first, or you might have only light bleeding or spotting. Or you might see bloody fluid if your water breaks.
** Preeclampsia- Symptoms may include swelling in your face or puffiness around your eyes, more than slight swelling in your hands, and excessive or sudden swelling of your feet or ankles. (This water retention can lead to a rapid weight gain.) With severe preeclampsia, you may have intense pain or tenderness in the upper abdomen, a severe headache, visual disturbances (such as blurred vision or seeing spots), or nausea and vomiting. If you have symptoms of preeclampsia, call your doctor or midwife immediately.
** Urinary Tract Infections- Symptoms of a bladder infection may include pain, discomfort, or burning when urinating; pelvic discomfort or lower abdominal pain (often just above the pubic bone); a frequent or uncontrollable urge to pee, even when there's very little urine in the bladder; and cloudy, foul-smelling, or bloody urine. Call your caregiver if you have any of these symptoms because an untreated bladder infection can lead to a kidney infection and premature labor.
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Jenn- Mommy to Hunter & Liev, Wife to Brian
Doula & Student Midwife
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