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During pregnancy, most pregnant women experience bloating and heartburn. So what should pregnant women eat without digestion? Here are some effective gas treatment tips that pregnant women can apply.
1. The reason why pregnant women can't digest food
Here are the reasons why pregnant women often have bloating and bloating during pregnancy:
Due to hormonal and dietary changes: During pregnancy, hormones in pregnant women are changed, causing The muscles of the digestive system are soft, affecting the digestive process, excess stomach acid, so it is easy to reflux. Due to the size of the uterus changes: When you are pregnant, the stomach will be compressed, especially in the last weeks of pregnancy. The intestines at this time will produce gas, causing the pregnant mother to be bloated and bloated. Gas production, gas retention during pregnancy: Hormonal substances such as relaxin and progesterone are responsible for stretching pelvic muscles during labor, so pregnant women often experience bloating, abdominal distention, and lack of appetite. diarrhea and constipation. Due to an abnormal diet: Ready-to-eat, spicy, or greasy foods are the reason why pregnant women are prone to bloating during pregnancy. Weight gain makes pregnant women bloated: During pregnancy, pregnant women often feel hungry and hungry, so they actively eat more. This is one of the reasons why pregnant women experience bloating. Due to constipation during pregnancy: The fetus absorbs the amount of water in the food to the intestines, making the stools of the pregnant mother drier than usual. Over time, a long-term accumulation of stool in the rectum causes gas and bloating along with constipation and other digestive problems. Gestational diabetes causes pregnant women to have indigestion, discomfort in the abdomen, bloating and nausea. In addition, some other factors such as pregnant women using iron or calcium supplements cause constipation. The mother's inactivity habit has a great influence on the functioning of the digestive system.
2. Is bloating during pregnancy dangerous?
The doctor said the phenomenon of bloating during pregnancy is very normal. Although this condition makes pregnant women feel uncomfortable, this issue should not be overly concerned. Because during pregnancy, your body will have many other changes and discomforts. The advice for pregnant mothers if this condition is to monitor the phenomenon of bloating and flatulence for about 2-3 days.
In the case of bloating and bloating after 2 days with no signs of improvement, loss of appetite, fatigue, pregnant women should see a doctor as soon as possible. Because it is possible that these symptoms are not purely physiological, but may be indicative of some dangerous disease.
3. What should pregnant women eat without digestion?
When facing this situation, the question "how to eat without digestion or how to eat" is very interested. Here are the drinks that pregnant women should use when having gas and bloating:
Water: It is very necessary to replenish water for the body. Pregnant women should remember to drink enough water at least 8-10 glasses / day. According to some folk experiences, mothers can also drink fenugreek seed water to treat flatulence during pregnancy. Drink carrot juice: Carrot juice helps pregnant women feel more comfortable. You can also prepare a thin porridge cooked with carrots to end bloating. Drink 1 glass of hot lemon water: This not only helps pregnant women to quench their thirst, but also works in fighting bacteria in food when preparing food. Eating ripe papaya and adding foods rich in fiber is good for the digestive system, helping pregnant women reduce bloating during pregnancy. To treat flatulence, pregnant women can also eat yogurt, because this food contains many beneficial bacteria to help food be digested more easily. Pregnant women should note that yogurt should not be too cold, leave it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before eating. Pregnant women can also use fresh turmeric in some dishes to support their stomach when they have bloating and gas.
4. What foods should pregnant women avoid?
When eating with indigestion, bloating, and bloating, pregnant women should avoid some of the following foods:
Refined sugar: Eliminate foods and beverages containing refined sugar ingredients from the menu and prepare meals. Daily diet of pregnant mothers will help reduce bloating. Foods that easily cause gas such as carbonated drinks, beans, onions and fried foods, fast food, hot spicy food. Lactose-containing dairy products are not for everyone. The inability to absorb lactose will lead to bloating and indigestion during pregnancy. Therefore, if you feel fullness when drinking breast milk, you should find another suitable substitute. Some naturally fermented foods such as pickles, salted eggplant, salted onions... will cause the amount of acid in the stomach to increase. Eating a lot of these foods can cause bloating and belching during pregnancy. Chewing gum is also something pregnant women should avoid because chewing easily produces gas and gas in the stomach. In addition to the diet, pregnant women also need to exercise and daily activities suitable for health:
Mother should not eat too full, should divide meals, chew carefully and slowly; Choose clothes that are loose and stretchy; Gentle exercise, moderate exercise; Gently massage gently in the abdomen; Keep the spirit always optimistic, happy to avoid stress; Quit bad habits such as staying up late, using tea or tobacco, alcohol. Indigestion, flatulence, and bloating are common symptoms during pregnancy. You can overcome these annoyances with some simple solutions as above. However, if this condition persists and does not improve, pregnant women should see a doctor for early examination and treatment. Avoid letting the situation go on for a long time, causing anorexia, mental fatigue that makes the baby lack nutrients. In addition, during pregnancy, pregnant women need to apply appropriate body care measures, proactively periodically check antenatal care to monitor the health status and development of the baby.
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