Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried it might affect fertility, and I also feel extremely cold and afraid of the cold. Why does pregnancy cause abdominal pain and excessive gas?Doctor's answer:
Initially, it is considered that gastrointestinal dysfunction may cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, possibly due to irregular and uncoordinated diet during pregnancy, lack of activity, etc. Secondly, it is necessary to consider elevated levels of endocrine hormones leading to gastrointestinal reactions.Hello, frequent fetal movement does not necessarily mean labor is imminent. Generally, fetal movement can be felt between 15 and 20 weeks of pregnancy, reaching its peak between 28 and 32 weeks, and then gradually decreasing after 38 weeks. Pregnant women should start tracking fetal movement from 28 weeks of pregnancy. Measure it three times a day—once in the morning, afternoon, and evening, with each session lasting one hour. Pregnant women can sit or lie on their side, placing their hands lightly on their abdomen to feel the movement.