Experienced pregnant women are aware that gastrointestinal discomfort is very common during pregnancy, which is related to the body's hormone levels and uterine enlargement. They may also experience hiccups or discomfort from eating a small amount of food, and even experience stomach gas reflux. For some pregnant women, how to relieve stomach gas reflux during pregnancy?
1. Small and multiple meals. If pregnant women feel stomach gas reflux, the first thing to do is to start with diet, reduce the burden on the stomach, and avoid symptoms of stomach gas reflux caused by excessive stomach gas. Therefore, pregnant women should change their eating habits during pregnancy, from three meals a day to five or six meals a day, and reduce the portion size. This is beneficial for digestion and absorption in the stomach to prevent excessive stomach gas.
2. Eat more high fiber foods to promote peristalsis in the gastrointestinal tract. Pregnant women should pay attention to eating more fiber rich foods every day. Vegetables and fruits are fiber rich foods. Vegetables such as chives, spinach, celery, radishes, etc., and fruits such as apples, bananas, kiwis, etc. Eating in moderation can help with intestinal peristalsis and relieve stomach qi reflux.
3. Chew slowly and avoid consuming foods that produce gas. Pregnant women should chew slowly in their daily diet, avoiding eating too fast or too many portions at once, which can cause excessive stomach pressure. In addition, pregnant women should avoid drinking carbonated drinks and chewing gum to prevent stomach bloating and relieve stomach gas reflux.
