Gas during pregnancy

Gas during pregnancy is common, which also means that gas during pregnancy is a common problem. The average person will pass gases about 18 times a day. The reason for this is that the average person produces up to 4 liters of gas per day.

For some, gas is a feeling of bloating, sometimes referred to as indigestion. However, for the most part it is the passage of gas. The gas is often referred to as "fart", but is known professionally as flatulence. The gas is trying to get out of the body; sometimes it is due to flatulence and sometimes due to belching or belching.

What causes gas during pregnancy?

The accumulation of gases occurs regardless of whether you are pregnant or not. However, you may find more problems with gas once you know you're pregnant. Elevated progesterone levels are one of the main factors contributing to increased gas production during pregnancy. Progesterone is a hormone that causes the muscles in your body to relax.

Subsequently, your intestinal muscles relax more, which slows down your digestion. The time of passage through the intestines can increase by 30%. This allows gases to build up more easily and causes bloating, belching and, of course, flatulence. Gas during pregnancy can also increase later in pregnancy when the expanding uterus presses on the abdomen.

This pressure can also slow down digestion, causing gas to build up.

Unfortunately, the muscle relaxation caused by progesterone makes gas control difficult. Don't be surprised if you end up in an awkward situation, creating a little embarrassment. Just laugh and blame the child.

How to prevent gas during pregnancy

It is almost impossible to prevent gas formation during pregnancy. However, there are steps you can take to manage the gas you feel. Your main goal is to make it happen less often. Certain foods can cause gas during pregnancy.

If this really bothers you, you can start keeping a diary to keep track of the foods you eat each day. This can help you determine which foods are causing you the most gas.

Suspicious foods that often cause gas include beans, peas, and whole grains. Unfortunately, there are other healthy foods that can cause gas. These include broccoli, asparagus, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. The best course of action is to monitor your diet and make associations between increased gas production and what you eat. Increased gas formation is caused by different foods in different people.

Reduce and hopefully prevent excess gas during pregnancy:

Avoid or reduce carbohydrate drinks
Avoid fatty fried foods
Drink from a glass without using a straw
Focus on smaller meals throughout the day
Exercise, which will help stimulate digestion
Avoid tight clothing around your waist
Limit or avoid artificial sweeteners
Drink plenty of water, which will help prevent constipation
Eat slowly and chew thoroughly

Chewing your food thoroughly is one of the best ways to reduce gas. Most gas is caused by bacteria in the colon that break down food that has not been fully digested by stomach enzymes. Gas is also associated with constipation, so it's helpful to learn more about preventing constipation.