why does my stomach hurt all the time while pregnant?
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Harmless stomach pains, which can be dull or sharp, may be caused by: ligament pain (often called "growing pains" as the ligaments stretch to support your growing bump) – this can feel like a sharp cramp on one side of your lower tummy. constipation – which is common in pregnancy (find out how to avoid constipation)
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The muscles and ligaments that support your uterus are being pulled and stretched in all directions during pregnancy. This can cause occasional cramping. The pain might be mild or sharp. It might be particularly noticeable when you make a quick move, get up out of a chair, cough or sneeze.
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Pregnancy Nausea or Vomiting It's very common -- and normal -- to have an upset stomach when you're pregnant. Chalk it up to pregnancy's hormonal changes. It usually happens early in pregnancy, while your body is adjusting to the higher hormone levels.
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Mild stomach pain in early pregnancy (during the first 12 weeks) is usually caused by your womb expanding, the ligaments stretching as your bump grows, hormones constipation or trapped wind.
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Most women go through pregnancy with some uncomfortable symptoms but no serious problems. Normal discomforts of pregnancy can include nausea (especially in the first 3 months), heartburn, a need to urinate often, backache, breast tenderness and swelling, and tiredness.
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Cramps can sometimes cause right side pain in your lower to mid stomach. In the first and second trimester, you might sometimes get cramps as your womb stretches. In your third trimester cramps might be caused by muscle and ligament strain around your stomach and groin area.
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Heartburn is common during pregnancy. Pregnancy hormones can make the valve at the entrance to the stomach relax so that it doesn't close as it should. This lets acidic stomach contents move up into the esophagus, a condition known as gastroesophageal reflux (GER), or acid reflux.
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Hard stomach during pregnancy Generally, you expect a hard stomach when you're pregnant. Your hard-feeling stomach is caused by the pressure of your uterus growing and putting pressure on your abdomen.
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Once you become pregnant, your uterus will begin to grow. As it does this, you'll likely feel mild to moderate cramping in your lower abdomen or lower back. This may feel like pressure, stretching, or pulling. It may even be similar to your typical menstrual cramps.
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During the second trimester, a common cause of cramping is round ligament pain. The round ligament is a muscle that supports the uterus, and when it stretches, you may feel a sharp, stabbing pain, or a dull ache in your lower abdomen.
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Abdominal cramps and pain in the first to second trimesters Very early on in your pregnancy (even before you know for sure that you've conceived!), you may experience menstrual-like cramping around the time your period is due.
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It's very common -- and normal -- to have an upset stomach when you're pregnant. Chalk it up to pregnancy's hormonal changes. It usually happens early in pregnancy, while your body is adjusting to the higher hormone levels.
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During pregnancy, you might have: As your uterus expands, you may feel aches and pains in the back, abdomen, groin area, and thighs. Many women also have backaches and aching near the pelvic bone due the pressure of the baby's head, increased weight, and loosening joints.
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During your second trimester, you may start to feel pain or discomfort in your ribs, tummy or vagina when your baby wriggles around. This is because his growing muscles are becoming stronger, making his movements more powerful.
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Stomach pain in the second trimester is often due to round ligament pain. Your womb is expanding and this can cause the ligaments to stretch. This can cause pain in your lower tummy, groin or hips on one or both sides. It is important to get checked by your GP, obstetrician or midwife if you have pain like this.
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Pregnancy Heartburn or Indigestion Heartburn is a burning feeling that starts in the stomach and seems to rise up to the throat. During pregnancy, changing hormone levels slow down your digestive system, weaken the stomach sphincter, and your uterus can crowd your stomach, pushing stomach acids upward.
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During your second trimester, you may start to feel pain or discomfort in your ribs, tummy or vagina when your baby wriggles around. This is because his growing muscles are becoming stronger, making his movements more powerful. The pain may feel a bit like a stitch, or it could be individual sharp, stabbing pains.