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What medications can be used for stomach pain during pregnancy?

Aug 28, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, the main causes of stomach pain during pregnancy include hormonal changes, improper diet, functional dyspepsia, pregnancy-related gastritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Pregnant women can, under a doctor's guidance, choose medications such as compound digestive enzyme capsules, magnesium aluminum carbonate chewable tablets, or domperidone tablets to help alleviate symptoms. In daily life, they should maintain regular eating habits, eat smaller meals more frequently, and avoid spicy or greasy foods.

Generally, the main causes of stomach pain during pregnancy include hormonal changes, improper diet, functional dyspepsia, gastritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Pregnant women can choose medications such as compound digestive enzyme capsules, hydrotalcite chewable tablets, and domperidone tablets under a doctor's guidance to alleviate symptoms. Detailed explanations are as follows:

1. Hormonal Changes

During pregnancy, elevated estrogen and progesterone levels inhibit gastrointestinal motility, slow gastric emptying, and cause food retention, leading to stomach pain. It is recommended to eat small, frequent meals, avoid overeating, and take a light walk after meals to aid digestion.

2. Improper Diet

Consuming excessive spicy, greasy, or cold foods during pregnancy can burden the gastrointestinal system and cause stomach pain. It is advised to adjust the diet to bland, easily digestible foods such as porridge and noodles, avoiding irritating foods.

3. Functional Dyspepsia

Psychological stress or gastrointestinal dysfunction during pregnancy may hinder digestion and absorption of food, causing stomach pain and bloating. Maintaining a relaxed mood through listening to music or chatting can help relieve anxiety. Under medical guidance, medications such as compound digestive enzyme capsules, lactase tablets, and vitamin B6 tablets may be taken to improve digestion and reduce stomach pain.

4. Gastritis

Hormonal changes or bacterial infection during pregnancy may cause inflammation of the gastrointestinal mucosa, resulting in symptoms such as stomach pain and acid regurgitation. It is important to maintain regular eating habits and avoid an empty stomach. Under a doctor's guidance, medications such as amoxicillin capsules, hydrotalcite chewable tablets, and rebamipide tablets may be taken to fight infection, protect the gastric mucosa, and alleviate inflammation.

5. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

During pregnancy, the enlarged uterus may compress the stomach, causing gastric acid to reflux into the esophagus, which irritates the esophageal mucosa and causes stomach pain and heartburn. It is recommended not to lie down immediately after meals and to elevate the upper body slightly while sleeping. Under a doctor's guidance, medications such as omeprazole enteric-coated capsules, hydrotalcite chewable tablets, and domperidone tablets may be taken to suppress gastric acid secretion and enhance gastric motility.

In daily life, it is important to maintain regular eating habits with small, frequent meals; avoid spicy and greasy foods; maintain a positive mindset and avoid excessive stress; seek timely medical attention for stomach pain, strictly follow medical instructions for medication, and avoid self-medication.

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