Abdominal Pain/OB

Abdominal Pain/OB (discomfort in the abdominal region varying in type and intensity)

Emergent Care - Have you identified one or more of the following symptoms?

Lower abdominal pain (may be constant, dull or intermittent) with any of the following: shoulder pain, weakness, dizziness, or faintness, with or without mild or heavy bleeding, urge to move bowels
Lower abdominal cramping or pressure with bright red bleeding
Severe abdominal pain, tender or rigid abdomen (feels board like and does not relax), decreased or no fetal movement, with or without bleeding
Trauma to the abdomen
Known placenta previa
Less than 36 weeks pregnant, cramping or contractions, pink tinged discharge or leaking of fluid
Epigastric pain (heartburn) or right upper quadrant abdominal pain

Yes No

Seek Immediate Medical Attention!
These symptoms can be life-threatening.

Women's Health - Did You Know?

abdominal pain may have a variety of causes, so do not hesitate to consult Health Care Provider if it occurs

lower abdominal discomfort may be felt as pregnancy progresses and this is caused by stretching and spasms of uterine ligaments to accommodate the growing uterus.

A tubal (ectopic) pregnancy is when the egg implants itself in the fallopian tube and will rupture if not treated

aching over the pubic bone and a backache can be due to pressure of the baby's head, weight gain and loosening of joints in this area

if abdominal discomfort is confirmed, it may be relieved by warm baths, heating pad, acetaminophen (Tylenol) or lying in the fetal position

Urgent Care - Have you identified one or more of the following symptoms?

history of previous tubal (ectopic) pregnancy, abdominal cramping or mild bleeding
abdominal discomfort, frequency, burning and difficulty urinating with or without fever
abdominal cramps with or without diarrhea
abdominal cramping, pelvic pressure or a sensation of abdominal fullness
fever, rapid heart beat, abdominal tenderness
abdominal pain with constipation
abdominal discomfort and foul smelling vaginal discharge

Yes No

Contact Your Health Care Provider.

Self-Management - You can help in the following ways:

only self manage after consultation with Health Care Provider
do not eat or drink anything until ok to do so
monitor pad count if bleeding
bedrest for 1-2 days if cramping and spotting
limit activity and gradually increase once abdominal cramping, bleeding/spotting has stopped
increase fluids if urinary tract infection or gastrointestinal distress has been diagnosed

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Call Your Health Care Provider If:

You do not get better, new symptoms appear, you are concerned in any way or you have questions.