Pregnant women can rub their tummies when they are uncomfortable, but not if the discomfort is caused by uterine compression, or if it is caused by digestive disorders in early pregnancy. Uterine compression and digestive diseases are also the most common diseases during pregnancy.
If it is a digestive disease, you can gently touch the stomach, usually will not appear too big problem, gently touch can promote gas, defecation, promote intestinal peristalsis to help digestion. But you should not touch or knead the pregnant woman’s abdomen too often.
If the pregnant woman is already in the late stages of pregnancy, because the uterus at this time almost full of the entire abdominal cavity, often due to uterine pressure leads to discomfort, at this time, if touching, kneading may lead to contractions because of the stimulation, which will lead to the emergence of preterm labor, and in severe cases, may be miscarriage.
Generally in the first trimester of pregnancy, the position of the entire uterus is in the pelvis, in time to touch the stomach, as long as the strength of the gentle usually does not cause miscarriage.
During pregnancy, you must go to the hospital for regular checkups, and pay particular attention to your diet, avoiding spicy and stimulating foods or foods that may be unclean. If you feel unwell, go to the hospital at an early stage.