Causes of bloating during pregnancy
Expectant mothers quite often face the problem of bloating during pregnancy. The main reason for this common phenomenon is that the uterus expands, squeezing the intestines. Usually this problem becomes most relevant with an increase in the fetus in the second or third trimester of pregnancy.
Also, due to changes in the hormonal background of a woman carrying a child, the tone of the intestine decreases and digestion becomes difficult, which leads to the accumulation of gases and the appearance of discomfort.
Often in pregnant women there is a deterioration in the functioning of the pancreas and, as a result, a lack of enzymes for digesting food. This factor can also cause flatulence.
There are times when bloating, which was observed even before pregnancy, noticeably increases after the conception of a child. Most likely, the cause of this is a chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract. In this case, you need to see a doctor and undergo an examination to find out the root cause.
It is also worth consulting with a specialist in a situation where flatulence, which had previously disturbed a woman extremely rarely, occurs suddenly and does not go away within a few days. Such swelling may appear not due to pregnancy, but due to any acute illness.
Treatment for bloating during pregnancy
Even though pregnancy itself can cause bloating, this does not mean that it should not be treated. Since this process is accompanied by unpleasant sensations, it can affect the general condition of the expectant mother.
In folk medicine, there are many ways to deal with this disease.
You can use teas and infusions from various medicinal herbs and plant seeds. For example, a decoction of coriander soothes bloating very quickly. To do this, 1 teaspoon of coriander seeds is crushed and, pouring a glass of hot water, boil for a couple of minutes. Infused and filtered broth is drunk three times a day before meals.
If flatulence accompanies gastritis with low acidity of gastric juice or constipation, then it is worth taking 3 tablespoon of infusion from the leaves of the watch 4-1 times a day. In a glass of boiling water, you need to take 2 teaspoons of dried leaves, leave for 1 hour and strain.
In the case when bloating is not a symptom of any disease, but simply a reaction of the body to a particular food, it can be dealt with by changing the diet.
First of all, you should reduce the use of foods that provoke excessive gas production. These are legumes, cabbage, most fresh vegetables and black bread. Naturally, they should not be abandoned at all for the entire period of pregnancy. You should stop eating these foods during an exacerbation of flatulence, and at all other times you just need to reduce their number on the menu. Moderate consumption of vegetables is unlikely to harm a healthy pregnant woman and will not cause her any discomfort.
In addition, the well-being of pregnant women is affected not only by what to eat, but also how. Constant overeating will only worsen digestion and cause constant heaviness in the stomach. Try to eat in small portions, if you want – then more often, but little by little.
Kefir or yogurt before bed can serve as a preventive measure for digestive problems, as they contain bacteria that help the body process food.
In acute attacks of flatulence in pregnant women, it is also possible to use various medicines for bloating.
It is very important to remember one rule: no matter what causes bloating in pregnant women and no matter what methods of treatment are used (traditional or traditional medicine), you should consult a doctor before using them. The specialist will help to identify the cause of the ailment and suggest a method of treatment, depending on the diagnosis and individual characteristics of the body.