After pregnancy, due to the increase in the body's progesterone content, the pregnant woman's gastrointestinal motility is weakened, and the secretion of stomach acid is reduced, which makes it easy to have digestive problems. Many pregnant women may experience hiccups and bloating after pregnancy, which makes them very uncomfortable. So, how long does it take for pregnant women to always have hiccups and bloating?
Frequent hiccups and bloating during pregnancy usually last for the first three months of pregnancy, and this condition will gradually improve afterwards. This is a normal physiological phenomenon after pregnancy. However, the duration of this condition varies from person to person. Some pregnant women may experience a longer duration, while others may gradually improve.
As the fetus continues to develop and grow in the middle and later stages of pregnancy, the uterus is stretched much larger, which can compress the intestines and slow down intestinal peristalsis, causing bloating and other phenomena. In terms of diet, pregnant women should also be careful not to eat foods that are prone to bloating, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, taro, pumpkin, and some legumes. Eating these foods can easily cause bloating in pregnant women.
Pregnant women can improve their bloating by exercising appropriately, such as some simple exercises or taking a walk after meals. Pregnant women can also try using massage techniques to help exhaust and relieve stomach bloating. When massaging, gently massage around the abdomen in a clockwise direction, and be careful not to massage the uterus area.
