Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: I have only been pregnant for two and a half months, and my period hasn't passed yet. However, since November 26, I have been experiencing a sensation like a pulse in my right abdomen. On the 27th, it happened more than ten times, and from the 28th to the 29th, it occurred once a day. Starting from the 30th, the sensation stopped. Is this fetal movement? Moreover, my friends say that my stomach at two months looks like someone who is three months pregnant. But I haven't been able to eat much, and I haven't taken any special nutritional supplements. Now, I have a pulling pain in my abdomen, and when I rub near my navel, the skin feels painful. What is going on? Please answer me these two questions.Doctor's answer:
During the late stages of pregnancy, as the fetus grows continuously, the expectant mother's abdomen and overall body burden also gradually increase. Additionally, as labor approaches, the frequency of abdominal pain may significantly increase compared to the second trimester.1. Physiological abdominal pain
① As the baby grows, the expectant mother's uterus also gradually expands. The expanding uterus continuously stimulates the lower edge of the ribs, which can cause dull pain in the ribs. Generally, this is considered physiological and does not require special treatment. Lying on the left side can help alleviate the pain.
② In the late stages of pregnancy, during nighttime rest, the expectant mother may sometimes experience intermittent lower abdominal pain due to false labor contractions. These pains usually last only for a few seconds, with intervals of several hours, and are not accompanied by a sensation of heaviness. Symptoms typically subside during the day.