Abdominal pain is also very common, especially at the beginning of pregnancy, and is usually harmless. Nevertheless, there can be serious causes behind abdominal pain during pregnancy, such as an ectopic pregnancy. Abdominal pain should therefore be clarified by a doctor, especially if other symptoms such as bleeding or fever are associated with it.
- As the baby grows, the body has to adapt, the ligaments that hold the uterus to the pelvis stretch, which can cause pulling pain in the abdomen, lower back or groin
- Later on, the child can cause pain by kicking or moving
- The child can also cause pain simply by its position in the uterus
- Pain after meals is caused by a lack of space in the organs, as the child simply pushes the gastrointestinal organs aside.
Physiotherapy
In physiotherapy, pelvic floor exercises can alleviate the pain caused by the stretching of the mother ligaments. Specific exercises can strengthen the muscles and improve blood circulation, which can have a positive effect on the pain. Mobilization exercises for the pelvis can also loosen the muscles and improve blood circulation in the lower abdomen, which can help to alleviate abdominal pain during pregnancy.
Heat applications, for example by red light or fango and gentle massage techniques can help to relax and dampen the autonomic nervous system. Colon massages, which stimulate peristalsis and are helpful in cases of constipation, may only be used during early pregnancy, or after consultation with the treating doctor, so as not to endanger the pregnancy. Particularly effective are also breathing exercises, which can be helpful for many types of abdominal pain.
By taking deep breaths, one can influence the internal organs via the diaphragm to stimulate blood circulation and peristalsis. During inhalation the diaphragm lowers and presses the organs slightly downwards, during exhalation it rises again and gives the organs space again. Relaxed deep inhalation and exhalation can act on the organs like a light massage.
Furthermore, breathing exercises serve to relax and can contribute to the damping of the vegetative nervous system. Breathing also has an effect on our pelvic floor, and can also support pelvic floor exercises. When we breathe in, the pelvic floor muscles also relax, and when we breathe out they tense up. This can be used for gentle pelvic floor training.
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