Summary
Abdominal pain during pregnancy is common and usually harmless. A clarification should be made in case of new types of pain, accompanying symptoms such as vomiting, bleeding or fever. The use of medication should be avoided and should always be clarified by a doctor.
Relaxation techniques, breathing techniques or heat applications can often relieve abdominal pain during pregnancy. Physiotherapeutic pelvic floor exercises and breathing exercises can also have a positive effect on abdominal pain during pregnancy.Exercises for the pelvic floor or to relax the maternal ligaments can also be performed at home by the pregnant woman to relieve pain. For nausea during pregnancy, taking several small instead of a few large ones, relaxation or acupuncture can help. Certain foods or smells that cause nausea during pregnancy should be avoided.
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