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Suggest Remedy For Pressure In Upper Middle Abdomen During Early Pregnancy

I am currently 12 weeks pregnant, whenever I lay down on my side or face up, I feel a lot of pressure on my upper middle stomach, then the pain transfer to a back pain. It doesn t have when I sit or walk during the day. It is so uncomfortable, sleeping on a elevated position with pillows didn t help.
Fri, 24 Jun 2016
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hi healthcare magic user, you are 12weeks pregnant. As your pregnancy advances size of the uterus also will increase pressure.
Progesterone will cause constipation constipation and enlarged uterus will cause tightness in abdomen,pain,discomfort.
This is normal phenomenon in pregnancy .
You should be on high fiber diet. Drink plenty of water. Green leafy vegetables. fruits. Avoid oily and spicy food.
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Suggest Remedy For Pressure In Upper Middle Abdomen During Early Pregnancy

hi healthcare magic user, you are 12weeks pregnant. As your pregnancy advances size of the uterus also will increase pressure. Progesterone will cause constipation constipation and enlarged uterus will cause tightness in abdomen,pain,discomfort. This is normal phenomenon in pregnancy . You should be on high fiber diet. Drink plenty of water. Green leafy vegetables. fruits. Avoid oily and spicy food.