The intestinal gas in the human body is usually expelled from the body in the form of farts or hiccups. When intestinal gas is severe, it often affects breathing, blood circulation, and so on. Not only will it make the belly bigger, but the skin may also have spots. Some people do not experience this phenomenon before pregnancy, but it occurs during pregnancy. So, what should pregnant women do if they have intestinal gas?
During pregnancy, heavy intestinal gas in pregnant women may be caused by the weakened peristalsis of the stomach and intestinal tension, prolonged emptying time, and reduced exercise after pregnancy, as well as the consumption of cold or difficult to digest foods in the diet.
Pregnant women can drink some yogurt in moderation, have a light diet, and eat clean and fresh vegetables, fruits, and other easily digestible foods. Avoid overeating, consuming easily fermented and overly sweet foods, avoiding raw, cold, spicy, greasy, and stimulating undigested foods, as well as soy products that are prone to anger. If a pregnant woman's intestinal gas is particularly severe, she should seek medical attention promptly and not delay the condition.
Pregnant women are more prone to intestinal gas during the first three months of pregnancy. After pregnancy, the ability to excrete stomach acid is poor, and stomach acid is relatively high. In addition, during the early stages of pregnancy, from ovulation to pregnancy, the amount of luteinizing hormone in the body gradually increases. Luteinizing hormone can cause a decrease in intestinal peristalsis, naturally affecting excretion function. At this point, symptoms of bloating and constipation may occur. Therefore, the main cause of bloating during pregnancy is changes in hormone secretion.
