This article was professionally consulted with Specialist Level I Le Hong Lien - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
One of the causes of bloating when drinking milk in pregnant women is drinking it incorrectly. Bloating and flatulence during pregnancy can make the pregnant mother's body tired and cause discomfort such as belching, heartburn, ... causing the fetus to absorb fewer nutrients.
1. Why do pregnant women get bloated after drinking milk?
Bloating after drinking milk in pregnant women is one of the conditions that many women encounter. So what is the cause of this condition? According to experts, the cause is due to:
- Drinking too much milk causes the digestive system to work too hard, making it easy to get bloated and have indigestion. In addition, drinking too much milk is also not good for the health of the mother and fetus.
- During pregnancy, most mothers share the same stress and anxiety. Stress causes the acid to not be secreted enough to digest all the food, including milk. Milk and food stagnant in the stomach make pregnant mothers nauseous, bloated, flatulence, indigestion, etc.
- If pregnant mothers eat unscientifically or have irregular activities and rest, they will also experience bloating and discomfort when drinking milk.
- Drinking milk at the wrong time such as before going to bed, after a full meal, etc. Pregnant mothers should drink milk after eating and about 2 hours before going to bed.
2. Effect of bloating on pregnancy?
Effects on pregnant mothers:
- Poor intestinal motility and decreased excretion. Natural functions will be affected, symptoms of bloating and constipation occur.
- Bloating and indigestion can lead to stomach pain in pregnant mothers.
- Bloating in pregnant women can make you tired, lose your appetite, and absorb nutrients poorly.
Effects on the fetus:
- Pregnant women with bloating make it difficult to absorb nutrients, thereby affecting the health of the fetus such as fetal malnutrition,...
- The condition of bloating and flatulence accompanied by constipation in the first months of pregnancy makes the pregnant mother often strain when defecating. This greatly affects the safety of the fetus in the early stages of pregnancy, because the fetus cannot yet firmly attach to the uterine wall.
3. What should pregnant women do when they drink milk and get bloating?
So when pregnant women drink milk and get bloated, what should they do to overcome or minimize this condition to help the pregnant mother and fetus develop best? Accordingly, there are several measures to help overcome bloating and flatulence in pregnant women. Specifically:
- Adjust the way you drink milk: The habit of drinking milk incorrectly is the main cause of bloating and flatulence when drinking milk in pregnant women. To overcome this condition, pregnant women should drink a moderate amount of milk, drink milk before going to bed or about 2 hours after eating.
- Change your living habits: Sleep on time, work within your capacity, eat on time and practice safe pregnancy exercises. After eating or drinking milk, you should not lie down immediately to avoid bloating and indigestion.
- Gentle exercise: After eating, pregnant women should stand or walk lightly so that the food can be digested better. Every day, pregnant women should also walk for about 45-60 minutes to keep the digestive system and body healthy.
- Do not be stressed: This is the cause of bloating in pregnant women, so you should keep a comfortable mood and good spirit.
- Drink some water to reduce bloating such as: Drinking hot ginger tea, eating ripe papaya, eating dishes containing carrots.
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