The formation of gases in the intestines is a normal physiological process. It is proved that they stand out on average 20-40 times per day! And a pregnant woman has even more, but more often, for many reasons, their accumulation and bloating occur.

Let's try to understand the problem of bloating during pregnancy, which sometimes causes serious discomfort, provokes abdominal pain, gas exhaustion. Why does this happen during pregnancy and how can this be avoided !?

Flatulence (bloating) appears as a result of increased gas formation in the intestines, when the body experiences a feeling of fullness in the abdomen, rumbling and even belching and gas. Gas enters the stomach and then into the intestines when air is swallowed. On the other hand, gut bacteria also produce gases when digesting food.

They exit the body in the form of belching, and from the other end they descend along the large intestine and rectum - they go outside. The occurrence of bloating is facilitated by undigested food (for some reason) that has got into the large intestine, where it is broken down by bacteria that release a lot of carbon dioxide. Especially when these are some carbohydrates and fats, which will be discussed below.

Causes of bloating during pregnancy

  The most important thing to remember is two of you, therefore, the responsibility for the state of health is double, and the expectant mother should understand that bloating can accompany various serious illnesses and if this condition is caused by poisoning, stomach disease (such as an ulcer), appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, then it is imperative to seek the help of a qualified specialist, since only he can make an accurate diagnosis!

  So, the main reason for flatulence is progesterone effect   on the body of a pregnant woman. On the one hand, it promotes gestation by relaxing the smooth muscles of the uterus - there is no tone - no contractions, but on the other - the intestines also consist of smooth muscle fibers, so they also relax, hence the bloating - the gases do not hold by the relaxed intestinal walls and burst it.

And it is in the early stages, often up to 16 weeks, when progesterone still produces the corpus luteum of the ovaries, the clinical picture is clearly expressed! Later, with the growth of the baby and the uterus, the pregnant uterus squeezes the intestines, and we can also observe constipation.

Another cause of bloating in pregnant women is malnutrition , especially if there were problems with the gastrointestinal tract before pregnancy (peptic ulcer, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, hepatitis, gastritis, etc.).

One of the reasons may be congenital enzymatic insufficiency, when due to the lack of the necessary active enzymes, insufficiently digested food enters the colon in this form and starts to ferment where it should be completely split. Fermentation processes are always accompanied by the formation of gases, hence again the problem is flatulence.

Champions in generating excess gas are: legumes - beans, peas, beans; cabbage, sorrel, spinach, apples (sweet varieties), raisins, raspberries, pears, gooseberries, kvass, dates, brown bread, sparkling water, pickled vegetables, fatty and fried foods.

We should also pay attention to artificial additives, some of them, such as sorbitol and mannitol, contained in chewing gums, sweets, drinks, can also cause bloating. Therefore, these vegetables should be boiled, and decoctions and compotes should be cooked from fruits.

Long-term stress contributes to the release of hormones, which lead to frequent spasms of the smooth muscles of the intestines, and then to constipation and gas congestion, causing anxiety in the pregnant woman.

Also, the cause of bloating during pregnancy can be a violation of the microflora, which is inextricably linked with the pathology of the intestinal microflora (dysbiosis). In the case when the expectant mother had bloating before pregnancy, the reason is to hiccup in poor nutrition and chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

  Symptoms of flatulence during pregnancy:

• Heaviness and fullness in the abdomen, gas discharge (after which there is a decrease in swelling).
• Decreased appetite, heartburn
• The occurrence of constipation, possibly loose stool
• Nausea, halitosis
• Sleep disturbances, tearfulness, irritability, general weakness
• Abdominal pain, cramping in nature, especially if it is unilateral in combination with diarrhea, you should immediately consult a doctor!

How to avoid bloating during pregnancy?

Diet and diet. It is unacceptable to use the above products during pregnancy, and if you use it, then only, I repeat, in boiled form. Eating should be in small portions and often, up to 5-6 times a day, chewing thoroughly.

It is necessary to satisfy hunger with food, and not overeat! If you take food less often and in large quantities - it will not have time to digest and enter in large portions into the intestine, thereby contributing to the formation of gases and constipation.

Limit your intake of foods containing artificial additives and dyes, soda and coffee.

The addition of fermented milk products to the diet (kefir, fermented baked milk and especially cottage cheese, as a source of calcium, necessary for the normal development of the baby and the processes occurring in the woman’s muscle fibers), for the prevention of dysbiosis.

Eating should be sitting at the table, so as not to squeeze, and so the intestines are tightened by the pregnant uterus. In no case on the go and in a relaxed atmosphere to avoid swallowing air into the stomach.

Wear comfortable, spacious clothes made from natural fabrics, if necessary - a bandage for pregnant women.

Movement is life! For future mothers - doubly! Long walks in the fresh air or yoga, swimming in the pool are perfect, all this contributes to the normalization and activation of intestinal tone.

If you still smoke, be sure to quit!   I’ll tell you a case from my practice, the expectant mother asked for help with complaints of severe bloating, during the survey - no factors contributing to the formation of gases, the woman was examined - no reason was found!

And at the end of the working day I saw her on the doorstep with a cigarette, all the problems were resolved by quitting smoking, since nicotine enhances the bowel movement and swallowing air, which does not have time to pass through the entire intestine and accumulates, as a result, we get bloating.

And yet, if bloating during pregnancy could not be avoided, it will help:
  First of all, consultation with an experienced specialist who, having understood the problem, can recommend you:

• Light massage of the abdomen lying on the left side. Massaging stroking movements are carried out in a circle (clockwise), from the navel and in a spiral to the left iliac region (connection of the left leg to the stomach), for 10 minutes.
• Tea from a decoction of chamomile or dill herb (sold in a pharmacy and in the absence of contraindications).
• And the drugs of choice are espumisan, which is allowed during pregnancy and does not have a harmful effect on the baby. The drug belongs to antifoam agents, and in the lumen of the intestine forms vesicles that burst and turn into larger ones, which significantly improves the movement of gases through the intestines to the outside.
• With heartburn, pepsan can help, which also helps reduce gas formation in the intestines.
• In case of constipation, pregnant women can use - lactuvit, it also contributes to the growth of their own beneficial intestinal microflora.

And most importantly, do not forget that bloating during pregnancy is not a diagnosis, but a symptom of a process in the body (pathological or functional), this is a temporary phenomenon that you should pay attention to with your doctor! Do not self-medicate! Your health is in your hands, take care of it!

He has a stomach during pregnancy in almost every woman. Some try to see a doctor with this problem as soon as possible, and they do it right. If the abdomen swells during pregnancy in the early stages, then, most likely, there is nothing to worry about, because with a change in the hormonal background, the work of the whole organism is rearranged. It is impossible to delay a visit to a doctor, because a more serious reason may become the culprit of flatulence. If the abdomen swells during pregnancy in the early stages, this may also indicate hidden diseases that need to be determined as soon as possible so that the process of bearing the baby does not become dangerous for the mother and the fetus itself. In any case, flatulence can not be ignored, and in this article we will consider the causes of its occurrence in expectant mothers, medical and folk methods of treatment.

Progesterone

It is progesterone that appears in the body of a pregnant woman in large quantities, and it becomes the cause of changes in hormonal levels. Progesterone is necessary to maintain pregnancy, because thanks to it, the smooth muscles of the uterus relax. But not only the muscles of the uterus can be affected, the muscles of the intestines and stomach relax in the same way. Organ motility slows down, which greatly alters digestion. If the stomach swells during pregnancy in the early stages, then this is normal, because progesterone is to blame!

But there are some other factors that can cause flatulence. To make sure that everything is normal with the body, in addition to changing the hormonal background, it is recommended to tell the doctor about the problem of flatulence. The specialist will ask several questions regarding nutrition and lifestyle, give advice and recommendations. Also, the doctor will have to give a direction for a more accurate examination to identify the causes of bloating.

Why does the stomach swell during pregnancy?

As can be seen from the list, the main factors provoking flatulence are diseases that have had and worsened, or that appeared during pregnancy.

There are some reasons that a woman can eliminate on her own, but there are those that require the attention of doctors.

When urgently need to see a doctor?

There are several symptoms of flatulence in which a pregnant woman needs to consult a specialist as soon as possible. These include:

• when the stomach literally tears, the woman feels how he is inflating, rumbling;
• constant heaviness in the stomach;
• gases leave abundantly, almost ceasing to be produced;
• the appetite disappears, this may be a psychological factor - the woman simply worries that if she eats something, she will again begin to swell;
• a constant feeling of slight nausea, when it turns up not only after eating, from smells, but also on an empty stomach - this is the first sign of toxicosis, a pathology dangerous for a pregnant woman and a baby;
• against the background of bloating, there are problems with stool - constipation or diarrhea;
• bad breath starts from the mouth;
• the pregnant woman has frequent burping;
• surges in pressure, pain in the head and stomach, drowsiness, dizziness.

What threatens bloating?

We figured out why the stomach swells during pregnancy, but we still don’t understand what it is fraught with. There are several reasons for getting rid of flatulence as soon as possible.

Flatulence itself is not terrible, as are the factors that caused it. The first is a digestive disorder, in which an insufficient amount of nutrients will enter the woman’s body. This threatens the abnormal development of the baby and the deterioration of the mother's immunity.

Due to abnormalities in the digestive tract, the organs are in constant stress, constraint, inflammation may appear. Loops of the intestine increase in size, begin to put pressure on the walls of the uterus. In this situation, the uterus can come in tone, which is fraught with premature birth.

Every expectant mother should remember that any, even the most insignificant ailments during the bearing of a baby are a reason for contacting a treating doctor.

Dangerous symptoms requiring immediate hospitalization

If puffs and urgently need to go to the hospital. In this case, the pain can be of any nature. If, in addition to pain, there are other symptoms, they are not accompanied by abdominal pain, then it is also worth urgently going to the hospital:

• if severe diarrhea and / or vomiting suffers, in which symptoms of dehydration already begin to appear;
• if the stomach is swollen, and at the same time the woman is accompanied by a high body temperature;
• persistent nausea, lack of appetite throughout the day;
• if there are traces of blood or mucus in the bowel movement.

Do not rely on the fact that you just need to relax, lie down and everything will pass. By delay, you endanger the life and health of not only the unborn baby, but also your own.

Prevention

In order not to provoke bloating, and in order to get rid of it as soon as possible, first of all, you need to adjust your diet. To do this, you need to learn how to eat properly:

1. Unlearn eating in huge portions, but once or twice a day. It will be better to eat food in small quantities, but every hour, accustom yourself to fractional nutrition.
2. Meals should be separate. That is, for lunch you eat porridge, do not immediately bite it with an apple, eat fruit later, after 30-60 minutes. For lunch, eat soup, salad later, a meat dish later, and so on.
3. Eating posture is also important. Pregnant women are advised to eat reclining.
4. You need to chew food well, you can not swallow it without chewing. Nutritionists recommend chewing each portion in the mouth about 30 times. Firstly, food will be absorbed better and faster. Secondly, this way you will be full sooner, do not eat too much - and this is easy health, not a gram of excess weight.

What products should be discarded?

There are products that are not recommended for pregnant women due to the fact that they provoke increased gas formation, and, as a result, bloating. Cross out these foods from your diet at all, during pregnancy, or use them carefully, in small quantities and rarely:

• cabbage - if you really want cabbage, or stewed cabbage, then choose broccoli, you should refuse raw cabbage of all kinds;
• radish, eggplant, radish, pepper, daikon - in any form;
• all kinds of legumes;
• mushrooms;
• fresh fruits and berries, but in a small amount they should be consumed so that the body receives "live" vitamins;
• peanut;
• corn;
• fresh milk, yogurt and kefir - you need to drink at least a little bit, if you already have bloating, or the woman does not tolerate lactose, then the doctor will prescribe drugs with bifidobacteria and lactobacilli;
• kvass;
• all carbonated drinks, including mineral water with gases;
• smoked and fatty meat dishes;
• bakery products from yeast dough;
• chocolate and other confectionery.

As already written: do not abandon these products completely! If there is no flatulence, then eat on health, but within normal limits. If the abdomen is already swollen during pregnancy, then temporarily abandon these products, or use them in minimal quantities and only with the permission of the attending physician.

What foods reduce bloating?

There are a number of products that not only help to stay full during the diet during pregnancy, but also quickly relieve flatulence. If it swells in the stomach during pregnancy, simply add the following foods to your diet:

• instead of yeast bread, eat whole grains;
• any dietary meat is possible: low-fat beef, any bird, rabbit;
• buckwheat, rice;
• boiled beets and carrots;
• low-fat fish, seafood;
• stewed bird cherry;
• green tea;
• egg omelet;
• oatmeal porridge on the water;
• fresh herbs: dill, parsley, cilantro, fennel.

Mode and physical activity

The daily routine and physical activity of the expectant mother can also cause bloating. To feel comfortable, not to provoke threats to yourself and your baby, you need to adjust your regimen.

1. At night you need to rest at least 9 hours, but no more than 10, because you can just move over. During the day, be sure to go to bed for half an hour, if you don’t want to, then just lie down with your legs up.
2. Do not run around the city, trying to walk yourself faster, breathe air! Slow and long walks are what you need! It is advisable to walk in the park, away from the roadway and its exhaust.
3. Special exercises and gymnastics will help keep the body in good shape.
4. Leave high heels and underwear for later, you still have time to wear it! Now you only need comfortable, size-appropriate clothes, shoes on a stable sole with a slightly raised or completely flat heel.
5. After eating, you need to lie down, massage your stomach in a circular motion, but without pressing.
6. For general well-being, pregnant women are recommended special water aerobics.

If the stomach began to swell during pregnancy, what should I do first? First you need to see a doctor, only he will prescribe treatment - medication or according to folk prescriptions. Any medicine, whether pharmacy, or plucked in a clearing, must meet the safety of the pregnant woman and the fetus. We suggest that you first consider the drugs approved for pregnant women, and then we will learn how to get rid of flatulence according to the recipes of our grandmothers.

Medicines

Recall that self-medication cannot be practiced, the exact dosage, treatment period and the drug itself can only be prescribed by the attending physician, based on the general condition of the woman and the development of the fetus! The article provides a list of drugs for reference only:

1. "Espumisan" - a safe drug that, by destroying gas bubbles, eliminates flatulence. Pregnant this medicine is allowed, it is taken before bedtime in two tablets.
2. "Iberogast" is a carminative medicine that must be taken only under the supervision of a physician. Pregnant women with flatulence are prescribed a dosage of twenty drops three times a day. It should be taken before meals.
3. "Meteospasmil" - three times a day, 1-2 tablets - as directed by a doctor!
4. "Simikop" - before a meal of 0.5 ml.

This is not the whole list of medicines that a doctor can prescribe. We selected for review the most popular and effective reviews.

Folk remedies

Not only pharmacy medicines can harm, but also herbs that are harmless to the eye. There are plants that are contraindicated for pregnant women, so before taking any decoctions and infusions, consult a specialist. Safe for pregnant women are:

1. Melissa and chamomile - make tea.
2. Coriander seeds - prepare an infusion: chop a tablespoon of seeds and steam with boiling water. After cooling, strain, drink 10-15 minutes before meals three times a day in equal proportions.
3. Dill - season all the dishes. You can make dill water from the seeds: brew a tablespoon in two glasses of boiling water, cool completely, drink half a glass before meals.
4. Ginger - add a plate of fresh root to morning tea. But you can drink it only after eating.

During pregnancy, a woman's body begins to function in a new way. He is required to ensure the normal growth and development of the child, which can occur even to the detriment of the well-being of the future mother. Everyday life includes sensations, many of which are hardly pleasant. Some occur in the early stages, others in the third trimester, but there are those that worry throughout pregnancy. Among the latter, bloating (flatulence) stands out.

Causes

It should be noted right away that far from everything that a pregnant woman faces is a deviation from the norm, even if this causes unpleasant sensations. Many changes in the body are mediated by physiological processes, therefore, should not give rise to experiences. So with flatulence. At different stages of pregnancy, increased gas formation in the gastrointestinal tract is quite acceptable and is due to several reasons:

• Hormonal adjustment.
• The pressure of the enlarged uterus.
• Eating certain foods.

These are situations when bloating is not a sign of a disease. But the opposite also happens - flatulence often occurs due to a functional or organic pathology of the digestive system:

• Irritable bowel syndrome.
• Biliary dyskinesia.
• Lactase deficiency.
• Gastritis, duodenitis.
• Pancreatitis
• Cholecystitis.
• Colitis.
• Dysbacteriosis.
• Helminthiasis.

In addition, wearing tight clothing, stressful situations and environmental problems should be considered risk factors. Therefore, even such a seemingly insignificant symptom needs analysis, for which a pregnant woman will have to visit a doctor. And the specialist will determine why the stomach is swollen and what measures should be taken.

Bloating very often bothers women in position. It develops in physiological conditions or is mediated by pathological changes in the body.

Symptoms

Conducting a differential diagnosis of flatulence during pregnancy, all possible symptoms should be considered. During a medical interview, determine what bothers the patient, and upon examination, objective signs of physiological or pathological processes are revealed.

As a rule, women have complaints of a feeling of fullness and heaviness in the abdomen, difficulty in the passage of gases. Flatulence often leads to pulling or pressing pain in various parts of the abdominal cavity. In turn, this violates the psycho-emotional background - the pregnant woman increases irritability, insomnia occurs. The severity of swelling is determined by its origin - physiological changes will not give strong flatulence. And the pathology of the digestive system, on the contrary, has a much brighter clinical picture.

Normal processes

From the first weeks after fertilization, a woman can feel bloating. This even refers to the early signs of pregnancy. The reason for this is hormonal changes in the body, and above all - an increase in the concentration of progesterone. An increase in the content of the hormone in the blood leads to a relaxation of the smooth muscles of the internal organs, in particular the intestines, which means a decrease in peristalsis, a rarer emptying and accumulation of gases.

In the later stages, the situation is completely different. The enlarged uterus presses on the surrounding organs, forcing them out of their usual place. The intestines and stomach move up, which cannot but affect their function. Therefore, women in the third trimester, along with flatulence, are often worried about heartburn and constipation.

Bearing a baby often changes the taste preferences of a woman. The work of the gastrointestinal tract directly depends on food preferences. If a woman’s diet has many products that contribute to gas formation, then the probability of flatulence is quite high. These include:

• Cabbage.
• Legumes
• Asparagus, onions, spinach.
• Raw fruits (apples, pears).
• Carbonated drinks.
• Black bread.
• Confectionery.

These products contain substances that provoke fermentation in the intestines, slowing down digestion and emptying: carbohydrates, fiber, extractive components. In addition, abundant fatty foods of animal origin contribute to flatulence.

If, according to the results of the examination, no deviations from the norm were detected, then bloating is provoked by certain physiological processes.

Pathology

In the clinical picture of diseases of the digestive canal, there is always a dyspepsia syndrome, in which flatulence is necessarily included. This symptom indicates a violation of the breakdown and digestion of food (enzyme and biliary deficiency, lack of lactobacilli), motor dysfunction of the stomach and intestines, and a decrease in the absorption capacity of their mucous membranes. Therefore, the cause of bloating can be various diseases of functional and organic origin.

Clarification of the pathology allows a detailed examination of characteristic and non-specific symptoms. If abdominal pain is disturbing, then their localization, irradiation and character are necessarily taken into account. For example, with pancreatitis, they are located under the left rib, spreading to the back and to the opposite side (girdles). And cholecystitis or biliary dyskinesia is accompanied by severity or spastic sensations in the right hypochondrium.

In addition to flatulence, other signs enter the structure of dyspeptic syndrome. Many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract are characterized by:

• Decreased appetite.
• Burping.
• Nausea, vomiting.
• Chair relaxation.
• Constipation.

If there is bitterness in the mouth, then you can think about diseases of the biliary tract, and pathological impurities in the feces (mucus, pus, blood) suggest the idea of \u200b\u200binflammatory changes in the intestines. Due to severe flatulence, not only the digestive tract, but also the child suffers. The accumulation of gases increases the pressure in the abdominal cavity, which provokes a contraction of the uterus, which means that it can lead to obstetric pathology - spontaneous abortion or premature birth.

The cause of flatulence often lies in the pathology of the gastrointestinal tract, which arose or worsened during pregnancy.

Diagnostics

To understand whether flatulence is directly related to pregnancy or not, a woman needs to be examined. It consists in eliminating the pathological causes of bloating. In addition to clinical signs, the results of additional studies help the doctor in differential diagnosis:

• Blood tests.
• Coprograms.
• Gastroscopy.
• Ultrasound of the abdominal cavity.

Only those methods that are safe for women in position are used. Other studies, such as irrigography, are performed only when the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk to the unborn child. To clarify the diagnosis and draw up further tactics, a woman is advised to consult a gastroenterologist.

Treatment

When the stomach swells during pregnancy, after clarifying the causes of flatulence, one should immediately proceed to the correction of disorders. Even if the increased accumulation of gases is caused by physiological processes, certain actions to alleviate the condition of the woman still need to be taken.

To reduce the severity of flatulence and prevent its reappearance, women are advised to visit the fresh air more often, do gymnastics or yoga for pregnant women, and visit the pool. Even such a simple tool as stroking the abdomen in a clockwise direction can improve gas discharge and increase intestinal motility. In addition, you need to try to avoid stressful situations, because, as you know, a woman in a position of emotional experience is categorically contraindicated.

Diet

If a pregnant woman wants to get rid of bored flatulence, then she should reconsider her diet. The diet should exclude those substances that enhance the formation of gases in the intestine and slow down their excretion. Food should be well balanced in nutrients and energy value. It is necessary to include fermented milk products, vegetable oils, dried fruits (prunes, dried apricots) in the diet. You need to eat regularly, 4-5 times a day, drinking plenty of fluids.

Medicines

When bloating is intense and not resolved after following the above recommendations, the doctor prescribes a medication. And with digestive pathology, this becomes the main component of treatment. Use only those drugs that have a good safety profile and are harmless to the fetus. Based on the diagnosis and clinical picture, the following drugs may be prescribed:

• “Defoamers” (Espumisan).
• Enzymes (Mezim).
• Probiotics (Lactiale).
• Herbal remedies (with fennel, chamomile).

Prokinetics (Cerucal, Metoclopramide) should be used with caution, since there is no convincing evidence of the absence of their undesirable effects on the fetus. And the birth of a healthy baby is the main goal of pregnancy.

Bloating occurs during normal pregnancy or is associated with a pathology of the digestive tract. Why this happens, the doctor will determine. And according to the results of the survey, an action plan is formed that will help get rid of flatulence. In any case, only safe methods are used that do not affect the condition of the fetus.

Flatulence is an excessive accumulation of gases in the digestive tract (gastrointestinal tract), accompanied by bloating, a feeling of discomfort or heaviness, bouts of cramping pain, hiccups and belching.

A healthy person has about 900 cubic meters in the intestines and stomach. see the gases that are necessary to maintain the normal functioning of the intestines. The removal of gases from the digestive tract can normally occur up to 15 times a day. As a rule, flatulence is observed in almost all pregnant women, both in the early and late stages. This unpleasant symptom can cause a woman discomfort, evidence of a gastrointestinal tract disease, and pose a threat to the favorable course of pregnancy, including premature birth.

Causes of bloating during pregnancy

Bloating during pregnancy can be caused by various causes and predisposing factors. Sometimes, a pregnant woman cannot herself determine the cause of increased gas formation and really assess the danger of the situation - a specialist consultation when signs of flatulence appear is necessary in any case and at any time during pregnancy.

Predisposing factors that provoke bloating during pregnancy include:

• restrictive clothing;
• nerve stress or stress;
• environmental factors;
• inadequate water intake;
• malnutrition.

The causes of bloating during pregnancy can be:

Most often flatulence is provoked by poorly digested food - it is not completely broken down by bacteria in the large intestine, which leads to fermentation and increased gas formation. As a rule, most often this happens with certain carbohydrate products and fats that slow down digestion.

Excessive gas formation is most likely when eating foods containing raffinose: white, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, legumes or asparagus. For many people, flatulence is provoked by the use of carbonated drinks, onions, artichokes, pears and starchy foods. Bloating can be caused by eating fried or fatty foods. The increased fiber content in vegetables and fruits, and normally causes flatulence, because fiber is broken down in the large intestine.

Symptoms of bloating during pregnancy

With bloating, a pregnant woman may complain of a feeling of fullness and heaviness in the abdominal cavity, noisy discharge of gases or their delay, nausea, constipation or diarrhea, decreased appetite, an unpleasant aftertaste in the mouth. It is characteristic that aching pains in the abdomen, after the removal of gases, subside. In some cases, complaints of headaches and muscle aches, irritability, general weakness, sleep disturbance, palpitations, and a burning sensation in the heart area are possible. In the abdomen, a pregnant woman can also feel cramping pains. Sometimes there are cases of increased blood pressure and increased heart rate.

Consequences and complications of bloating during pregnancy

A disorder in the functioning of the internal organs can cause general weakness, insomnia, heart pain and severe migraine - this harms not only the expectant mother, but also the baby. Gastrointestinal gases can cause an increase in the tone of the walls of the uterus and provoke miscarriages and premature births. The poor health of the pregnant woman leads to the fact that she begins to eat inadequately and, thereby, provokes the insufficient intake of microelements and vitamins necessary for his normal development.

First aid for bloating during pregnancy

In the first months of pregnancy, the appearance of cramping pain due to excessive accumulation of gas in the abdomen can become a formidable symptom. In such situations, it is recommended that you immediately undergo a full examination with your doctor. A special diet and gentle drugs will help get rid of the negative manifestations of flatulence and prevent the development of complications.

In some cases, a pregnant woman can help herself by making stroking movements clockwise in the abdomen for 15 minutes. Regular walks and a visit to the pool, in the absence of contraindications, will help get rid of uncomfortable sensations and perfectly prepare the body for childbirth.

Bloating during pregnancy

"What to do when bloating during pregnancy?" - such a question asks every woman suffering from flatulence. Only a doctor can answer him accurately and accurately.

• If bloating is caused by gastrointestinal diseases, it is necessary to choose the right one and use the medications that are appropriate for the diagnosis and the fact that the patient is pregnant. Self-medication in such cases can significantly harm the health of the mother and child.
• With an increased level of progesterone, a specialist will be able to recommend a set of special exercises and an increase in physical activity due to walks in the fresh air. A woman can attend special classes in preparation for childbirth, belly dancing, a swimming pool or yoga for pregnant women - the main condition is that she be controlled by an experienced instructor.
• Flatulence that occurs against the background of an improper diet is corrected with the help of a properly selected diet. A woman should not eat fatty, spicy, floury and sweet foods containing sucrose. Sour-milk products, salads with vegetable oils and dried fruits should be introduced into the diet.
• Bloating can be treated with phyto-fees and drugs that are not contraindicated during pregnancy and associated chronic diseases. Even the most familiar pharmacy chamomile can help cope with unpleasant symptoms.

Throughout the entire period of pregnancy, a woman is warned by many difficulties and troubles. Someone only occasionally feels discomfort, while someone struggles with problems until the very birth. But there is not a single pregnant woman who at least once did not find herself in a delicate situation as a result of bloating during pregnancy. The appearance of gases is not a threatening condition, but a woman often experiences awkwardness and physical inconvenience. We will tell you in detail about what causes such an eating disorder and how to establish normal functioning of the digestive organs during pregnancy in this article.

Flatulence - pathological flatulence in the intestine under certain circumstances. In a significant number of women, signs of excessive bloating appear 1-1.5 weeks after conception and often become the first signal of fertilization.

Although flatulence often accompanies women throughout their pregnancy and is considered quite normal, but it can and should be fought. Indeed, if the state is not controlled, the situation can become very complicated. Then, harmless gases during pregnancy can become the culprits of all kinds of complications in the process of bearing and childbirth.

The determining provocateur of flatulence in pregnant women is an unstable hormonal background, especially at the beginning of pregnancy. To preserve the embryo, eliminate the increase in uterine tone and prevent miscarriage, the woman’s hormonal system intensively produces a lot of progesterone. His task is to relax all the smooth muscles of the uterus. But due to the inability to identify only the uterus, muscle tone decreases throughout the body and in the intestine in particular. In conditions of reduced tone, intestinal motility decreases, which causes gases during pregnancy in the early stages.

The cause of flatulence may not be pregnancy, but various diseases of the internal organs, which exacerbate after conception. Ulcer, duodenitis, cirrhosis, pancreatic enzyme insufficiency, gallstone pathology, dysbiosis and other gastrointestinal disorders interfere with food digestion. In a semi-digested form, it penetrates the intestines, and there it begins to ferment. That is why gases during pregnancy so often disturb women. And sometimes future mothers did not even suspect before about the presence of such diseases.

Lactose deficiency can provoke chronic flatulence. If after consuming milk and products based on it, belching, diarrhea and bloating appear, you should check the body's reaction to milk fat.

Among other factors that provoke gases, the following can be distinguished:

• Errors in the diet, large breaks between meals, poorly chewed food.
• Overeating, "night" snacks (especially in the last weeks of pregnancy).
• Lack of motor activity.
• Wearing tight clothing not in size made of synthetic fabric.
• Severe fluid deficiency in the body.
• Helminthic invasion.
• Diseases of blood vessels entering the intestines (atherosclerosis, plaques, blood clots, edema).
• Inflammation of the mucous membrane or muscle.
• Restriction of intestinal patency (adhesions, neoplasms).
• Intestinal spasm as a result of stress.
• Swallowing large amounts of air with food.

Cause gases during pregnancy in the second trimester and then a fast-growing uterus with a fetus can. It infringes the intestines and prevents it from functioning normally. Such a process is accompanied not only by bloating, but also by constipation, frequent belching and discomfort in the diaphragm. To aggravate the condition of a woman, taking iron preparations from anemia can.

Flatulence can disturb a woman throughout the gestational period. The chances of getting acquainted with such an uncomfortable problem are increased in women suffering from various intestinal disorders even before conception. After all, everyone knows the fact that pregnancy is a real catalyst for exacerbation of chronic diseases. Therefore, long-standing diseases of the digestive tract are unlikely to make you wait long after pregnancy.

But completely healthy women need to be alert. Obstetricians assure that even the absence of bloating during early pregnancy does not guarantee that problems will not appear as the uterus grows. That is, bloating can lie in wait for a woman all 9 months.

The formation of gases is a physiological process in the body, but it is important to remember that, in addition to inconvenience, it should no longer cause any negative phenomena in the form of pain, weakness and a sharp deterioration in well-being. If such symptoms occur, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible.

Symptoms and signs of bloating during pregnancy

The appearance of gas in the stomach, regardless of the reasons that caused it, is accompanied by certain symptoms. A woman feels physical and emotional discomfort, but her condition remains satisfactory.

For flatulence, the following symptoms are inherent:

• The stomach and intestines feel pressure, fullness, heaviness.
• Even at rest, you can hear a noise similar to gurgling, a transfusion of fluid in the abdomen.
• Very often exhaust gases.
• Nausea and vomiting not associated with early toxicosis.
• Appetite disorders.
• Impaired stool (constipation / diarrhea).
• Belching, heartburn, unpleasant odor.
• The rise in blood pressure, attacks of tachycardia.
• Fatigue, irritability.
• Colic at the time of exhaustion of gases.
• Bitter or metallic aftertaste in the mouth.
• Short-term intestinal pains cramping in nature.

In later pregnancy, abdominal pain and gas begin to have a stronger effect on a woman's well-being. In addition to the difficult situation with social adaptation due to the constant exhaustion of gases, a woman has serious health problems. If the causes of bloating cannot be eliminated, frequent headaches, severe weakness, dizziness occur. A woman becomes sleepy and weak, she does not want to drink and eat. Shortly thereafter, shortness of breath appears and the pulse quickens, it is difficult for a pregnant woman to move around, and as a result of refusal to eat, hemoglobin falls and oxygen circulation is disturbed.

Bloating and flatulence during pregnancy: potential risks and complications

With irregular and moderate gas formation, a woman, in addition to severe discomfort, is not in danger. But if the condition acquires a chronic picture and cannot be corrected, serious complications can arise.

In the first trimester, such a disorder in the digestive tract can provoke hypertonicity and create a risk of miscarriage. In addition, this condition can aggravate toxicosis, dehydration. This, in turn, will cause a deficiency of substances and oxygen useful for the fetus.

At a later gestational age, the swollen intestines will further displace the internal organs and put pressure on the uterus with the baby. This may result in premature labor and delivery.

Important! Refusal of food and severe psychological discomfort provoke the birth of a weakened baby with insufficient weight.

How to get rid of gases during pregnancy

Any unfamiliar sensations in your stomach should be the reason for a visit to the obstetrician-gynecologist. During a visit to the doctor, you will be prescribed the necessary tests and ultrasound studies to exclude possible pathologies of the internal organs.

Based on the results of the examination, you will choose the appropriate diet, and if necessary, the approved drugs that will eliminate gas in the stomach during pregnancy.

The methods of treatment depend on the causes of the accumulation of gases, so it is unacceptable to independently solve the problem of flatulence without examining a doctor.

The right diet for bloating during pregnancy

In 80% of cases, the appearance of flatulence is to blame for the poor diet of a pregnant woman. The menu should be dominated by easily digestible natural products after gentle heat treatment (steamed or boiled). The diet should be divided into 5-6 meals. You need to eat slowly, chewing every bite well.

To prevent fermentation of foods, do not drink food even with water. The break between the meal and the use of any liquid should be at least 40 minutes.

The group of prohibited foods that increase gas production includes beans, rutabaga, peas, onions, all varieties and types of cabbage, turnips. The use of bananas, sparkling water, flour products, mushrooms, raisins, garlic, convenience foods and the liver is limited.

The daily menu of a woman who is tormented by gas during pregnancy and a stomach ache should consist of such products:

• Any dairy products of low fat content.
• Nuts and dried fruits in small quantities.
• Boiled fish and meat.
• Herbal or green tea, a decoction of dried fruits.
• Biscuit biscuits, protracted ("Maria", "Zoological").
• Laminaria and other seafood.
• Steam omelet and hard boiled eggs.
• Vegetable salads, casseroles, stews.
• Soups on the second broth.
• Groats (buckwheat, oatmeal).
• Fruits and berries and dishes based on them (fruit drinks, juices, jelly, smoothies).

To speed up the process of digesting food and eliminate gases during pregnancy, special dry starter cultures of beneficial bacteria will help. They can be used to make homemade yogurt and kefir or just stir in a glass of milk and drink in the morning.

If flatulence is accompanied by constipation, you need to drink 20 g of olive oil on an empty stomach, and adhere to the correct drinking regimen throughout the day (1.5-2 liters of water per day).

Drug treatments for strong gases during pregnancy

Flatulence during pregnancy is a very uncomfortable disease and does not need to be endured. In order not to provoke stress, poor health and stress on all internal organs, it is necessary to eliminate the excessive formation of gases by all available and safe methods. Diet, adequate drinking, relaxation and gymnastics help get rid of bloating during pregnancy, but what if these actions remain ineffective.

If making adjustments to the daily routine of a pregnant woman does not give a positive result, an obstetrician-gynecologist can recommend medical treatment.

A woman in a position is allowed to take such anti-swelling drugs:

• Espumisan (an analogue of Bobotik) - in a minimal dose quickly stops gas formation, does not enter the bloodstream, and is safe for mothers and babies.
• Enterosgel (analogues of Estimate, white coal, Diosmectite) - absorbs and removes toxins, rot products, harmful microorganisms from the intestines. Effective for constipation or diarrhea, dysbiosis.
• Creon (Pancreatin, Mezim) is an enzyme preparation that accelerates the digestion of food.
• Bebinos, children's tea "Fennel", dill tea, Iberogast - herbal preparations that relieve discomfort with colic.
• Hilak forte, Biosporin, Enterogermina, Acidophilus are prebiotics that help normalize the digestive tract and increase immunity.

Chamomile tea, peppermint and dandelion seeds have an excellent carminative effect. Brew such a tool in this way: 2 tsp. herbs in a cup of boiling water. A day you can safely drink 1-2 servings.

Physical activity during flatulence

During pregnancy, many women often have limited physical activity. The reason for this is the risk of abortion in the 1st trimester, gestosis or excess weight at a later date and other complications. This complicates the treatment of gases during pregnancy, so what to do in such a situation is decided by the doctor based on the condition of the woman.

If there are no special contraindications and restrictions, it is much easier for a woman to get rid of flatulence with the help of gymnastics for pregnant women, a visit to the pool, yoga and active walking. These measures trigger metabolism, tone the intestinal muscles and create the conditions for quick and complete digestion of food.

Gases in the intestines during pregnancy: prevention of the problem

If you have a predisposition to gas formation, it is better to be safe and immediately after conception to follow certain rules of behavior:

• Always wear clothing of your size that matches your gestational age. If the outfit compresses the stomach or chest, this will affect the work of the stomach.
• Try to move more daily. If physical activity is prohibited, just walk more often in the fresh air.
• Divide the food portions into several meals and chew the food for a long time.
• Adhere to proper nutrition, exclude carminative products.
• Try not to succumb to bouts of depression, do not be nervous, enjoy the little things.
• Relax fully (you can add a nap if you wish).
• When the first symptoms of flatulence appear, consult a doctor.
• For a while, forget about sparkling waters, coffee, kvass.
• Avoid smoking areas.

Gas formation is not a reason to be shy and keep quiet about your problem. Do not be afraid to seek help from your gynecologist. It will help to fix the problem, and you can safely enjoy your "special" position.

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