What to do if pregnant women have bloating

Pregnancy always causes various pregnancy reactions, some of which manifest as nausea and vomiting, and some as lower abdominal distension and pain. Various symptoms have different solutions. The most troublesome thing for pregnant women is lower abdominal distension, which directly affects their appetite. Let us now understand what pregnant women should do if they have lower abdominal distension?

Pregnant women with bloating should avoid eating gas-producing foods

When bloating is severe, you should avoid eating foods that are easy to produce gas, such as beans and their products, fried foods, potatoes, etc. Foods that are too sweet, too sour, and spicy are also not suitable.

Pregnant women with bloating should drink warm water

Pregnant women should drink at least 1500 ml of water every day. Adequate water can promote bowel movements. Bloating can get worse if stool accumulates in the large intestine. After getting up every morning, you can drink a large glass of warm water, which can promote bowel movements. It is better to drink warm water than cold water, because drinking cold water may cause intestinal colic, and of course ice water is even less suitable. Carbonated drinks such as soda, cola, and beer should also be avoided as much as possible. In addition, you can add a little honey to the first glass of water after getting up in the morning to promote gastrointestinal motility and prevent dry stools.

Pregnant women with bloating should keep exercising properly

In order to reduce abdominal distension during pregnancy, pregnant women should increase their daily activity appropriately. Taking a walk after a meal is the best way to exercise. Pregnant women are advised to take a walk outside for 20 to 30 minutes 30 minutes to 1 hour after a meal, which can help with bowel movements and gas discharge, but overly strenuous exercise is not suitable for expectant mothers.

Pregnant women with bloating and small meals

To effectively relieve bloating, changing eating habits is a top priority. If the expectant mother still eats a lot of food when she already feels bloated, it will increase the burden of gastrointestinal digestion and make the bloating worse. Experts suggest that expectant mothers with abdominal bloating problems can adopt the principle of eating small and frequent meals, changing from the habit of three meals a day to five to six meals a day, reducing the portion of each meal, and not eating too full each time, which can effectively reduce the feeling of abdominal bloating. In addition, in addition to properly controlling the intake of protein and fat, adding some garlic and ginger slices during cooking can also reduce the production of abdominal gas.

Pregnant women with bloating in the lower abdomen should eat slowly

Chew slowly when eating, don't talk while eating, avoid sucking drinks with a straw, don't often hold sour plums in your mouth or chew gum, etc. Paying attention to these small details can also prevent too much gas from entering the digestive tract.

Pregnant women with bloating feel relaxed and not nervous

Excessive tension and stress can also cause poor blood circulation in pregnant women, so it is also important to learn to relax during pregnancy. Experts suggest that expectant mothers, if they are worried about physical discomfort, may as well consult a doctor directly and let the doctor identify the symptoms to avoid emotional tension and psychological pressure caused by suspicion; maintaining a good and relaxed attitude can also help pregnant women to have smooth bowel movements.

The above are the solutions to lower abdominal bloating in pregnant women. When you have lower abdominal bloating, don’t be nervous, because often nervous mood will aggravate lower abdominal bloating and pain. You can do some appropriate exercise, eat some fruits and vegetables appropriately, speed up gastrointestinal motility, and promote gastrointestinal digestion.