What should I do if I have bloating during pregnancy?

Many pregnant women will encounter various problems during pregnancy, not only in the early stages of pregnancy, but also in the middle of pregnancy, abdominal bloating may occur. So if you have bloating in the middle of pregnancy, it will seriously affect the appetite of pregnant women and indirectly affect the health of the fetus. What should you do if you have bloating in the middle of pregnancy?

Stomach bloating and pain are quite common gastrointestinal problems. When air enters the body, the human body will instinctively burp or fart to expel excess gas. Generally speaking, an adult will pass gas about 10-18 times a day. If there is any abnormality, whether it is too many times or no gas, it will cause abnormal bloating.

What to do when you have bloating?

If you feel like passing gas, don't hold it in. You can temporarily avoid the crowd. You must release it so that your stomach and intestines can relieve the pressure.

If abdominal bloating is difficult to eliminate, you can use peppermint oil to apply the area around your navel to eliminate abdominal bloating.

Drink some mint tea or citrus tea to relieve gas and bloating.

Do a simple exercise: lie flat on your back, bend your knees, wrap your arms around your calves, and try to bring your thighs close to your stomach. This action can effectively help expel gas and prevent gas accumulation in the stomach. You can do it every night before going to bed to protect your stomach and intestines.

Bloating - How to avoid bloating Bloating is mostly caused by diet. First of all, you must change your eating habits:

When eating, chew slowly and don't eat too much at one time.

Avoid drinking carbonated drinks and chewing gum, and it is best not to drink beverages with a straw, as these will invisibly increase gas intake.

Eat less foods or desserts containing fructose or sorbitol (sugar), as these are also the culprits of gas production.

Bean products must be cooked until they are thoroughly cooked before eating, because beans that are too hard are not only difficult to digest but can also easily cause bloating.

Some people are particularly prone to gas or bloating after certain foods, so they must avoid certain specific foods based on past experience.

Don't sit on the sofa after a meal. Get up and walk around, wash the dishes, or take a short walk. Gentle and gentle exercise can help digestion.

PS If gastrointestinal bloating and discomfort are caused by taking special medications, such as certain laxatives or diet pills, you may need to communicate with your doctor and request a change of medication or stop taking it.

After reading this article’s explanation of the problem of abdominal bloating in mid-pregnancy, I believe pregnant women will no longer be so worried about their own abdominal bloating in mid-pregnancy, right? Yes, although abdominal bloating in mid-pregnancy is a more serious symptom, this symptom can also be treated and can be cured if treated properly.