Gas & Bloating
Updated on 13 March 2023
Being Gassy is a common occurrence during pregnancy. It results from many changes your body undergoes during pregnancy, and one of the leading causes of excess gas is the hormone progesterone. Your body produces more progesterone during pregnancy to support and relax the muscles, which include the intestinal muscles. With slower-moving intestine muscles, your digestion slows down, resulting in the gas build-up, bloating and burping.
Some foods, as well as prenatal vitamins, can indirectly lead to more gas by causing constipation. Bloating is a common symptom experienced by many pregnant women. There are several reasons why bloating occurs during pregnancy:
To manage gas and bloating, consider changing your diet to eliminate any potential foods that can cause gas. The list includes:
1. Mix of Beans and Greens
Vegetables such as:
2. Sweetened juices: Fruit juices, cola, and any other sweetened juice contains fructose which can cause gas and bloating. Sugar substitutes such as sorbitol and mannitol can also cause stomach gas.
3. Caffeine: Products such as Caffeine tend to ease the oesophagal sphincter to relax, which makes the heartburn worse. Besides this, such beverages also increase blood pressure and heart rate, resulting in some health risks.
4. Spicy foods: While you may crave spicy food during pregnancy, the seasoning of such foods can cause heartburn. Such spicy food causes stomach acid to return to the oesophagus by weakening the oesophagal sphincter. If you crave spicy food, be sure to monitor your body's reaction to such food to determine if they cause indigestion.
It is essential to make lifestyle changes if you wish to progress and see results. To get started, you need to ensure the following:
1. Increase your water intake: Drink plenty of fluids, as water is your best friend. It helps flush out the toxins from your body. To avoid any late-night visits to the toilet, avoid water in the late evenings.
2. Indulge in any physical activity: Some form of physical activity is essential and should be a part of your daily routine. You can take a walk in the morning or perform yoga to keep yourself mentally and physically fit.
3. Fill your dish with fibre: Fiber softens the stool allowing it to pass more quickly. Try increasing your fibre intake to address gassy issues if you haven't already. Whole-grain fruits such as oatmeal, bananas, prunes, and figs can be considered.
4. Keep stress at bay: Stress can increase the air you swallow, increasing bloating, belching and upper abdominal gas. Eliminate stress with meditation and pass off the daily chores to someone else. Take some time out and do whatever you like to stay calm. Also, you can try a tummy roll on that has ingredients like asafetida that helps to remove excessive gas from the body.
Also read: Special Home Remedies For Gas During Pregnancy
It's important to note that while bloating is a common symptom during pregnancy, it can also be a sign of a more serious condition. Pregnant women should talk to their healthcare provider if they experience severe or persistent bloating, abdominal pain, or any other concerning symptoms.
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Written by
Ravish Goyal
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