What Causes Feeling Pressure In Lower Abdomen During Pregnancy?

Posted on Tue, 7 Oct 2014

Question: I am 4 months pregnant. Every now and again I get a feeling in the lower abdomen like pressure outwards. it happens on and off and only for a second each time. Sometimes twice in a row. it doesn't feel like a kick just outward pressure. what is this?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Due to gas and indigestion.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The feeling of pressure in the lower abdomen during pregnancy is likely to be due to bowel movement or a colic. The baby movements are not so prominent at 4 months.
Following a few lifestyle modifications will help control your symptoms,

1.) Eat fiber rich fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables and avoid foods which are not easily digestible and fatty foods
2.) Have six small meals instead of 3 large meals
3.) Drink plenty of fluids
4.) Go for regular Brisk walks for 30 to 40 minutes daily.
Constipation or irregular bowel movements can also aggravate such a feeling.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T