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During pregnancy, a woman's body undergoes lots of changes as it is adapting to the growing life inside. Common symptoms of being pregnant are the gain weight and the body grows to accommodate new life inside it. However, there are certain things, which are natural and necessary, but they can cause some discomfort. For first time mothers, especially, it is hard to tell the difference between normal pains and when there is a possible complication from a sharp pain during pregnancy.

When we talk about abdominal pain during pregnancy, it can be a normal part of the process, but some may be more serious. If you are an expectant mother, it is important to educate yourself on the various causes so that you can recognize symptoms, which might cause concern. Mild pain in the pregnancy indicates that your womb expanding, ligaments stretching or hormones constipation. All these reasons may cause a ‘stitch’ or mild period pain during pregnancy. 

However, abdominal pain not always a matter of worry. This is the sign of your growing uterus and this can lead to nausea and distention in your abdomen. Also, due to constipation and gastric and contractions, pregnant ladies may feel pain in abdomen.

Some simple practices may help you to ease pain during pregnancy include:

• Stretching exercises and yoga have be proven to ease muscle pain and tension 
• Keeping control on diet and cutting down acidic foods is a great help
• Massaging the area of pain helps to ease muscle tension and stress

Below mentioned are some of the reasons for concern, if you are experiencing a sharp pain:

1. Ectopic Pregnancy: An Ectopic Pregnancy is when the egg is implanted in the fallopian tube. This condition cannot continue to term and requires medical attention. If a woman has an ectopic pregnancy, she might experience intense pain and bleeding between your 6th and 10th week of pregnancy.
2. Urinary Tract Infection: UTI during pregnancies is common and can cause pain or pressure in the pelvic area. A UTI infection is a matter of concern and should be treated immediately. Some of the other symptoms include cloudy or bloody urine or pain and burning when urinating. A UTI can become serious if left untreated.
3. Miscarriage: Yes, severe abdominal pain is a sign of miscarriage. Vaginal spotting or bleeding with severe cramping is usually the first symptom. Abdominal pain may feel persistent or mild or sharp.

Abdominal Pain may cause a high risk of pregnancy in some cases. It is better to educate yourself on the symptoms of being pregnant to have a healthy pregnancy. Also, it is suggested to consult your gynecologist if you feel any kind of discomfort in order to avoid complication in pregnancy.