New baby and mother_Activ Living Community The road to childbirth can be unpleasant sometimes. Gas during pregnancy is a common medical symptom that you can experience because of medications or certain diet patterns. However, it can be managed with certain dietary changes and natural remedies.

What you need to know:

Understanding gas pains and bloating during pregnancy
What causes gas during pregnancy?
Strategies to reduce gas and find relief

Understanding gas pains and bloating during pregnancy

In addition to mood swings, fatigue and morning sickness, pregnant women may even experience bloating and gas pains. The pain can occur in the back, chest, or abdomen, or it can be caused by stomach cramps. This is usually accompanied or preceded by bloating. Gas during pregnancy is generally not concerning and can be easily dealt with. We will look at some causes of bloating and gas pains and provide tips on reducing gas during pregnancy.

What causes gas during pregnancy?

During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes drastic physical and hormonal changes, which increase progesterone levels. Progesterone relaxes the intestinal muscles, slowing digestion and causing bloating and flatulence, especially after every meal. The lack of physical activity also contributes to gas during pregnancy.

Early pregnancy

Hormonal changes in the body are more extreme during the first trimester. This is when the body produces excess estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen helps prepare for the growing fetus by thickening the uterine lining. Estrogen makes the body retain more water and gas, causing discomfort and pain due to bloating in the abdomen.

Late pregnancy

During the later stages of the pregnancy, the uterus adjusts its position to accommodate the fetus. This is usually when pregnant women start experiencing fatigue and morning sickness. The expanding uterus puts pressure on the organs surrounding it, mainly the digestive organs. This causes constipation, bloating and gas pains.

Common symptoms of gas during pregnancy

Digestive issues during pregnancy can range from bearable to downright painful. The issues arising due to hormones and diet surely don’t make you feel comfortable. The increase in bloating, flatulence and gas pains may be normal but are definitely annoying and unpleasant. Some common symptoms of gas during pregnancy are:

Bloating
Belching
Stomach or intestinal cramps
Distension
Chest pain
Passing gas

You may want to consult a doctor if the symptoms become erratic or cause too much pain that feels abnormal.

Strategies to reduce gas and find relief

Gas is normal in terms of body functions and common during pregnancy. It’s not pleasant but rarely concerning. Releasing gas from the intestines can be as easy as passing stool or changing your diet. Sometimes, it may need medicinal remedies or supplements. Here are some ways to deal with gas during pregnancy.

Dietary tips for reducing gas

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Diet plays a major role in reducing gas, especially in pregnant women. Some ways to deal with it are:

1. Avoid excess carbohydrates
2. Drink plenty of fluids, but avoid using straws
3. Avoid caffeinated drinks
4. Eat slow and focus on small meals
5. Limit your sugar intake

Natural remedies for gas

Gas build-up can be limited by certain simple ways for which discipline is key.

Drink plenty of water to avoid constipation
Chew your food well.
Find time for some form of mild to moderate exercise or physical activity.
Avoid wearing tight clothes.

While gas during pregnancy can be embarrassing, it can be managed using certain home treatments and strategies.

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