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When to call the doctor

Abdominal pain

Pregnancy is not the time to ignore pain. Always talk to your doctor about the pain you are experiencing. Be certain to provide a thorough history of the complaint to your physician – especially if this pain is related to trauma (like a fall, traffic accident, or domestic abuse) or a mistake in taking medications (like prenatal vitamins/iron supplements), or use of recreational or street drugs (like cocaine).

Describe if other symptoms are present, like:

fever
decreased fetal movements
nausea, vomiting
pain when taking a deep breath
pain with certain movements
raised blood pressure
frequent nosebleeds or bruising
tenderness on a certain area of the abdomen
a bump pushing out near the belly button
heartburn
shortness of breath
dizziness
visual changes
increased vaginal discharge
diarrhea or constipation

Abdominal pain can be associated with a serious pregnancy condition, like pre-eclampsia, or an unrelated yet serious condition such as appendicitis or gallbladder inflammation. Complaints relating to abdominal pain and tenderness require medical evaluation.