Pregnancy And Baby Care Conditions During Pregnancy Back and Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy

...A brief stabbing pain or a persistent dull ache deep in the groin area or on both sides of the lower abdomen usually occurs in the second trimester due to the lengthening and strengthening of the ligaments in the uterus that is growing bigger with the baby. Getting in and out of bed, coughing and sudden movements can cause this jab of pain and it is usually taken care off with sufficient rest. If the rest does not cure it, consult your gynecologist immediately. These are the less important causes for abdominal and back pain during pregnancy. See also upper abdominal pain during pregnancy

Causes of Back and Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy

The more serious conditions which require immediate medical attention are symptoms like pain accompanied by vaginal discharge, spotting, bleeding, faintness, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting and discomfort while urinating. Lower back and abdominal pain during pregnancy could be caused by an ectopic pregnancy whereby the fertilized egg plants itself outside the uterus and in the fallopian tubes. On occasion it may rupture and can become life threatening for both mother and child. They could also be signs of an impending miscarriage of preterm labor, a urinary tract infection or appendicitis, food poisoning, stomach virus, hepatitis, kidney stones or an infection in the gall bladder. Visit your doctor and run the necessary tests as soon as possible, in case it is a sign of preterm labor, the doctor will be able to put you on something that will allow you to carry full term.

Remedies on Back and Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy

If the back and abdominal pain during pregnancy is proven normal then you may want to sit down and relax by putting your feet up. A good rest can work wonders for this condition but make sure to not move suddenly, or turn your waist around when the pain makes sudden jabs. Walking for short distances on even ground, performing light tasks at home will ease the pain a bit more and you may bend towards the pain a little to relieve it.