How To Cope With Abdominal Cramps During The First Trimester

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Many women experience light to moderate cramps when they are expecting   their baby. This is very common in the first few weeks of pregnancy when the foetus is implanting into the uterine lining.

The implantation of the foetus can cause mild pain and discomfort. While mild cramping is a normal part of uterine contractions throughout your pregnancy, don’t ignore severe pain. Make sure you notify your doctor.

Here Are Some Tips To Cope With Abdominal Cramping

Exercise

If you have been experiencing mild cramping, take a walk or indulge in some mild exercise. The exercise will improve blood circulation to the affected area and this will considerably reduce the pain. Exercise also releases endorphins that make you feel good after a work-out.

Maxi-Pads

Light bleeding which normally happens along with cramping in the first few weeks can be tackled with the help of maxi pads.

Warm Compresses

Apply some warm compresses around the affected area to give relief from cramping. You can also sleep with a hot water bottle at night to give relief from cramping.

Hot Showers

A hot shower will instantly perk you up and will soothe the sore and aching pelvic muscles. Alternately, take a hot soak in a tub.

Progesterone

Moderate amount of cramping in the first trimester can be tackled with the help of progesterone supplements. These don’t harm and give tremendous relief from the pain. It is however wise to consult with your doctor first.

Pain Killers

You can take some painkillers which are safe to take during pregnancy. These should be taken after consulting with your doctor.

Massage

You can massage our abdomen with some hot oil or essential oils. Just having someone rub your abdomen and tenderly massaging your pelvic area can give you a lot of comfort from the pain.

Control Your Weight

The more weight you put on, the bigger your baby and the more stress on your abdomen and pelvis. Make sure you eat a healthy diet and put on only moderate amounts of weight. This will take the pressure off your abdomen and there will be a lesser likelihood of you suffering from aches and pains.

Consult A Doctor

Do take the time out to consult your doctor especially if the pain gets worse or uncomfortable. It could be an early sign of an impending mis-carriage. Be particularly alert, if it is accompanied by bleeding. Bleeding during pregnancy is not a good sign.

Pelvic Tilts And Kegels

Make sure you do your pelvic floor exercises like kegels that will help to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and will also help to reduce muscle soreness.

Abdominal cramping in the later trimesters is not something to worry about. They are called Braxton hicks contractions that occur as a practice for real labour. These cramps become more and more common as the d-day approaches.

Make sure to speak to your doctor so that you are able to differentiate between them and other signs of pain. First trimester cramping is normal in most cases. However, it is always better to be alert and to be in touch with one’s symptoms. Make sure that you give your pregnancy supervised care.