What to do if you have bloating during pregnancy

The stomach is very important to each of us. Its health is directly related to the health of our body. However, I found that in real life many people have some stomach problems, big or small, even very minor ones, such as bloating. But some people always have bloating in their stomachs, but they don’t know the reason, let alone what to do. Of course, a pregnant woman should pay more attention to stomach bloating, such as going out for a walk or taking a stroll often, which may make her feel better. Of course, she must eat small and frequent meals.

Causes of bloating

1. Gas absorption disorder in the gastrointestinal tract. Under normal circumstances, most of the gas in the abdominal cavity is absorbed by the blood vessels in the intestinal wall and then exhaled out of the body through the lungs. In some diseases, blood circulation in the intestinal wall is impaired, affecting the absorption of gas in the intestinal cavity, thus causing bloating.

2Inhale air. Intestinal bloating is caused by inhaling a large amount of air while eating due to talking or bad eating habits. For some reasons, the intestinal peristalsis function weakens or disappears, so the gas in the intestinal cavity cannot be discharged from the body, causing bloating.

3. Food fermentation. Normally, there are large numbers of bacteria in the lower ileum and ascending colon. If the chyme stays in this section of the intestine for too long for some reason, the bacteria may cause the chyme to ferment, producing a large amount of gas and causing bloating.

Daily conditioning

1. Foods that should not be taken together: Poor food combinations will cause digestive problems. For example, protein and starch are not good partners, and vegetables and fruits are also a bad combination. Milk should not be consumed at the same time as three meals, and sugar should not be taken with protein or starch.

2 Chew rice soup: Rice soup and barley porridge are effective for problems such as bloating, flatulence and heartburn. Add one part rice (millet or barley) to five parts water and boil for 10 minutes. Cover and simmer for 50 minutes. Filter, cool, and drink several times a day.

3 In addition to physiological changes, some pregnant women will also experience more or less changes in their temper and emotions. Compared to before pregnancy, pregnant women are more likely to feel anxious, hesitant, or irritable. You should know that these negative emotions of pregnant women are also one of the important reasons for stomach bloating in pregnant women. Therefore, pregnant women should try to eat in a calm and happy mood to avoid the occurrence of stomach bloating.

4The first point of dietary adjustment is to eat less gas-producing foods. Common gas-producing foods include onions, cabbage, fried foods, nutritious sauces, sugary sweets, beans, etc., which are foods that produce more gas. Therefore, in order to avoid bloating, pregnant mothers should try to eat less of these gas-producing foods.

Your body is your own, especially for expectant mothers who are pregnant, you must pay more attention to your body. The condition of your stomach should not be ignored, so that you can give birth to a healthy baby.