Pain at the beginning of pregnancy

Pain at the beginning of pregnancy along with active changes in the body frighten many women. The "riot" of hormones leads to changes in appearance: some have thicker and silkier hair, while others experience the opposite process - brittleness, dullness, hair loss.

The skin also reacts differently: some expectant mothers can boast of delicate skin with a pinkish tint, while others develop pigmentation, skin dermatitis, and acne. Metabolic processes proceed with double force, the body has to cope with increased volumes of blood and lymph. The emotional background also undergoes changes, even the most positive pregnant women note states of tearfulness, sentimentality, and some inhibition. Aching pain in the abdomen at the beginning of pregnancy is akin to premenstrual. If there is no bloody discharge, then for it to disappear it is enough to lie down and relax. But severe pain, accompanied by an increase in temperature, vaginal discharge - this is a reason to go to the hospital. Of course, malaise in the form of temperature can be caused by a sharp increase in the hormone progesterone, causing a violation of thermoregulation. After 5-6 weeks, the condition normalizes. Regular increase in abdominal pain at the beginning of pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, signal an ectopic pregnancy, or indicate the presence of an infectious or inflammatory process.

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Nagging pains in early pregnancy

Nagging pains in the lower abdomen at the beginning of pregnancy appear during physiological changes in the body. As the abdomen grows, the ligaments soften under the influence of hormones, and the position of the internal organs of the abdominal cavity changes. Women who experience painful sensations during menstruation are more often subject to discomfort in the first months of fetal development. Nagging pains at the beginning of pregnancy by the end of the first trimester are associated with stretching of the ligaments that support the abdomen, as well as increased pressure from the uterus on adjacent organs.

Nagging pains at the beginning of pregnancy have to be accepted as a given, since it is impossible to completely eliminate them. Painful sensations pass on their own by the end of the first trimester. A bandage helps to cope with the pains of the second half of pregnancy. It must be put on in a lying position, regardless of the model. When getting up, the abdominal muscles stretch, so they need to be fixed in the initial position. A correctly selected support corset does not squeeze the tissues and vessels of the abdomen, does not cause discomfort.

Lower back pain in early pregnancy

Lower back pain at the beginning of pregnancy has become a common occurrence. The action of hormones leads to changes in the ligamentous apparatus, the joints of the femoral-sacral region acquire mobility, the lumbar muscles perform additional load. Usually, painful sensations occur in the fifth month. Sometimes nagging pain in the lower back at the beginning of pregnancy appears in the first weeks after conception. This occurs due to the tension of the ligaments of the growing uterus. Painful sensations in the eighth month increase with the increase in the weight of the fetus, due to the pressure of the baby's head on the lumbar region.

Causes of lower back pain in early pregnancy:

• pyelonephritis is an inflammatory kidney disease. The disease can manifest itself acutely during pregnancy (temperature, severe pain syndrome) or, on the contrary, proceed unnoticed. In case of painful urination, clouding and a "punching" smell of urine, swelling in the morning, you should take a urine test;
• diseases of the spine. If before pregnancy you had a curvature of the spine, osteochondrosis, you were diagnosed with weak development of the muscles involved in pelvic tilts, then you are at risk.

Getting rid of lower back pain at the beginning of pregnancy, especially with an existing disease, is not an easy task. Ointments are selected very carefully, they should not contain poisons or pharmacological substances. Chiropractors do not work with pregnant patients, so all corrections of the spinal column must be carried out in advance. Back massage is carried out in a gentle mode, at later stages only massage of the cervical-collar zone is allowed. For preventive purposes, a set of exercises is recommended to strengthen the back muscles. Aqua aerobics relieves muscle tension well.

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Ovarian pain early in pregnancy

Ovarian pain at the beginning of pregnancy should alert the expectant mother. Gynecologists claim that ovarian pain does not appear suddenly during pregnancy if there were no problems before conception. Most often, pulling sensations in tissues and ligaments caused by the enlargement of the uterus are perceived by the pregnant woman as pain in the ovarian area. To alleviate the condition, it is enough to take a cycle of several deep breaths in and out, relax, or simply change the position of the body.

Diseases that cause pain in the ovaries in early pregnancy:

• inflammatory disease of the appendages or oophoritis - characterized by paroxysmal pain in the lower abdomen, which may radiate to the lower back;
• inflammation of the ovaries - adnexitis. The causative agents of the disease are recognized as chlamydia, fungi of the genus Candida, mycoplasma and others. Painful sensations of a periodic nature, radiating to the lumbar region;
• constant pain in the ovaries develops with cystic formation, tumors. The blood supply to the organs is disrupted, necrosis and pain syndrome occur;
• torsion or rupture of the cyst stalk is another reason for the appearance of pain in the ovaries at the beginning of pregnancy. The disease occurs with nausea, vomiting, severe pain. The contents of the cyst that have entered the abdominal cavity can cause an inflammatory process that requires immediate surgical intervention;
• Hemorrhage into the ovary (apoplexy) with its rupture can lead to filling the abdominal cavity with blood. Acute painful sensations in the lower abdomen radiate to the rectum or lower back. May occur with nausea, vomiting, fainting, decreased blood pressure, cold sweating, increased pulse.

Ovarian pain at the beginning of pregnancy also occurs due to psychogenic factors. A pregnant woman reacts sharply to all changes in her body, often attributing to herself symptoms of non-existent diseases.

Headache in early pregnancy

A common complaint of women is headaches at the beginning of pregnancy. The restructuring of the body under the influence of hormones leads to various reactions, which include headaches. A decrease or increase in blood pressure against the background of toxicosis of pregnant women cause migraine attacks. Mental, emotional or physical overstrain leads to the occurrence of migraines, spreading to the entire head. Often, headaches at the beginning of pregnancy appear due to an uncomfortable, constrained posture when reading, sewing, working at the computer, or visual strain. Such overstrain of the muscles of the collar zone causes painful sensations in the occipital region, radiating to the neck.

Headaches in early pregnancy occur for the following reasons:

• problems with blood supply to the brain vessels due to osteochondrosis, vegetative-vascular dystonia, etc.;
• cold foods, products containing tyramine and phenylamine, which affect blood vessels (for example: chocolate, avocado, chicken liver, coffee, cheese, canned foods);
• hunger can trigger a pain attack. Eat more often, but in small portions, to avoid migraines;
• sleep disorders, chronic fatigue;
• allergies;
• climatic factor – a sharp change in weather conditions;
• indoor microenvironment.

Headaches at the beginning of pregnancy can be severe, pulsating, black spots appear before the eyes, vision is impaired, nausea and stomach upset appear. Some women noted painful sensations in the shoulder area, coughing, noise or ringing in the ears, dizziness, irritability. All these symptoms are attributed to migraine.

Treatment of headaches during pregnancy is very rarely carried out using medications. Good sleep, walks in the fresh air, correct posture, performing a set of physical exercises and proper nutrition are the key to the excellent well-being of mother and child.

If the headache at the beginning of pregnancy becomes constant, occurs immediately after waking up, and is concentrated only in one part of the head, then you should go for a consultation.

Pain at the beginning of pregnancy can cause a lot of trouble, but you should perceive it as preparation for the upcoming birth, testing your endurance. Remember that the birth process depends on your ability to relax during painful sensations. Set yourself up for positivity - after all, a small miracle is growing inside you, and your body just needs time to adapt to new conditions.