Bloating During Pregnancy - Causes And Symptoms Of Bloating During Pregnancy

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Causes and symptoms of bloating during pregnancy

Causes of bloating during pregnancy

Expectant mothers quite often face the problem of bloating during pregnancy. The main reason for this common phenomenon is that the uterus expands by compressing the intestines. Usually, this problem becomes most urgent with an increase in the fetus in the second or third trimester of pregnancy.

Also, due to a change in the hormonal background of a woman carrying a child, intestinal tone decreases and digestion is hampered, which leads to the accumulation of gas and the appearance of unpleasant sensations.

Often in pregnant women, there is a deterioration in the functioning of the pancreas and, as a result, a lack of enzymes for digesting food. This factor can also cause flatulence.

There are times when the bloating, which was observed before pregnancy, increases markedly after the conception of the child. Most likely, the reason for this is a chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract. In this case, you need to see a doctor and undergo an examination to find out the root cause.

It is also worth consulting with a specialist in a situation where flatulence, which previously worried a woman extremely rarely, occurs suddenly and does not go away for several days. This bloating may not appear due to pregnancy, but due to an acute illness.

Treating bloating during pregnancy

While pregnancy itself can cause bloating, that doesn't mean it shouldn't be treated. Since this process is accompanied by unpleasant sensations, it can affect the general condition of the expectant mother.

In folk medicine, there are many ways to combat this disease.

You can use teas and infusions from various medicinal herbs and plant seeds. For example, a decoction of coriander soothes bloating very quickly. To do this, grind 1 teaspoon of coriander seeds and boil for a couple of minutes with a glass of hot water. The infused and strained broth is drunk three times a day before meals.

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If flatulence accompanies gastritis with low acidity of gastric juice or constipation, then it is worth taking 1 tablespoon of infusion from watch leaves 3-4 times a day. For a glass of boiling water, you need to take 2 teaspoons of dried leaves, leave for 1 hour and strain.

In the case when bloating is not a symptom of any disease, but simply a reaction of the body to a particular food, you can cope with it by changing the diet.

First of all, you should reduce the use of foods that provoke excessive gas emission. These are legumes, cabbage, most fresh vegetables and black bread. Naturally, they should not be abandoned altogether for the entire period of pregnancy. You should stop eating these foods during an exacerbation of flatulence, and the rest of the time you just need to reduce their number in the menu. Eating vegetables in moderation is unlikely to harm a healthy pregnant woman or cause her any discomfort.

In addition, the well-being of pregnant women is influenced not only by what to eat, but also by how. Constant overeating will only worsen digestion and cause constant heaviness in the abdomen. Try to eat in small portions, if you feel like, then more often, but little by little.

Kefir or yogurt before bedtime can help prevent digestive problems, as they contain bacteria that help the body process food.

In case of acute attacks of flatulence in pregnant women, it is also possible to use various medicines for bloating.

It is very important to remember one rule: no matter what causes bloating in pregnant women and no matter what treatment methods are used (traditional or traditional medicine), you should consult your doctor before using them. The specialist will help to identify the cause of the ailment and suggest a treatment method depending on the diagnosis and individual characteristics of the organism.

The author of the article: Gorshenina Elena Ivanovna | Gastroenterologist

Education: Diploma in the specialty "General Medicine" received at the Russian State Medical University named after N. I. Pirogova (2005). Postgraduate studies in the specialty "Gastroenterology" - educational and scientific medical center.