Is it normal to have a bloated belly at 5 weeks pregnant?

In the early stages of pregnancy, due to the production of progesterone, the smooth function of the gastrointestinal tract will cause great problems, so many people often feel bloating during pregnancy, which is normal. In addition, because the feet of pregnant women gradually become larger, they press on the activity of the stomach and intestines, and the digestion of food will be slower. At this time, pregnant women must eat more foods that can promote appetite and digestion, and pay more attention to diet.

Why does a pregnant woman's belly swell?

1. In the early stages of pregnancy, due to the production of progesterone, the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract will relax and the peristalsis will become weak, making it easy for the acidic gastric contents to reflux to the lower esophagus. In addition, the time for gastric emptying is prolonged. When food stays in the intestines for a longer time, it will spoil and ferment under the action of bacteria, which will produce a large amount of gas, causing pregnant women to feel full.

2. If it is caused by improper diet, it is currently recommended to take lactobacillus tablets for conditioning.

3. This is also common if you have a bad stomach. You always want to burp, but can’t.

Precautions for pregnant women with bloating

1. Pay attention to your diet. You must eat small meals frequently, and the food should mainly consist of vegetables and nutritious soups. Do not eat meat and fish every day. You should get out and exercise more often, usually in your own yard.

2. I heard that eating some white radish is very effective. Pregnant women can try it, but if it doesn’t work, don’t eat it. You can also get a Chinese medicine prescription, but taking medicine does have some effects on the baby, so you have to pay attention to your own physical condition.

3. Reduce some sweets and some refined foods. Pregnant women have bloating because they have eaten some acidic foods. Therefore, we must change at this time and eat more fiber foods.

The above is an introduction to why pregnant women have bloating in their bellies. I hope it will be helpful to you.