It is common to feel gassy and bloated during pregnancy. Diet and hormones can contribute to digestion-related symptoms that may range from mild discomfort to moderate abdominal pain.
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It is common to feel gassy and bloated during pregnancy. Diet and hormones can contribute to digestion-related symptoms that may range from mild discomfort to moderate abdominal pain.
An increase in abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence, and belching can occur and disappear within the course of your pregnancy. However, there are ways to ease gastric discomfort and abdominal pain during pregnancy.
During pregnancy, you’ll notice you pass gas more often than usual, and it can be painful. A variety of factors can lead to an increase in gas and bloating during pregnancy.
Among the causes are:
Knowing the causes of bloating and gas during pregnancy can help you find ways to ease abdominal pain during pregnancy.
It is normal for the body to produce gas and it is almost impossible to prevent it. However, you can do something to lessen the discomfort. Here are some ways to ease abdominal pain during pregnancy:
An unborn baby does not feel the pressure or gas pain you do when they are in the womb. Your baby is safely encapsulated within the amniotic sac. Noises and movements made by gas as it passes through your intestines might be even soothing to your baby.
Gastric discomforts of pregnancy (such as heartburn and constipation) are uncomfortable and sometimes painful, but they won’t harm you or your baby.
During pregnancy, gassiness and bloating are common. You’ll notice that you pass gas more frequently while pregnant. It can also be painful. There are many ways on how to ease abdominal pain during pregnancy. Being mindful of what you drink and eat, exercising regularly, and drinking medication can help alleviate discomfort and abdominal pain.
Learn more about managing health issues during pregnancy here.
This calculator is for women who want to know what their healthy weight gain range during pregnancy is, based upon what their weight was before they became pregnant.
Hello Health Group does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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What Can I Do to Stop Passing Gas During My Pregnancy?
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