Pregnant women with prolonged abdominal bloating how to treat?

There are many reasons why pregnant women have bloating, indigestion, gas. Usually these symptoms are just a common and quite mild condition in pregnant women, but you also need to pay attention if there is a more severe digestive disorder such as abdominal pain, diarrhea,... So pregnant women Stomach upset what to do?

1.1 Pregnant women with bloating, indigestion, gas due to hormonal changes The hormone progesterone is one of the main causes of bloating, indigestion and gas in pregnant women. As the body produces more progesterone to support pregnancy, progesterone relaxes the muscles in the body including the muscles in the intestines. Your bowel movements will slow down and that means your digestion will slow down too, which gives nutrients from food more time to enter your bloodstream and reach your unborn baby. However, naturally active bacteria will also have more time to break down food in the gut and produce more gas. This amount of gas will accumulate and make pregnant women suffer from indigestion, gas, and belching.
1.2 Pregnant women with bloating, gas, indigestion because of the large uterus As the pregnancy progresses further, the uterus grows larger and puts pressure on the abdominal cavity. This can slow down the digestive process and reduce the ability to control the need to get out more, causing a pregnant woman to experience gas and bloating more suddenly and more often.
1.3 Constipation The fetus absorbs a lot of water from food, making the mother's stool dry and causing constipation. Constipation can cause bloating and abdominal pain. When you are constipated, gas is more difficult to pass and exit the body because it is blocked by stool in the intestines, making the pregnant woman feel full.
1.4 Some foods cause gas and bloating Foods that are thought to increase intestinal gas, including spicy foods, fried foods, processed foods, greasy foods, dairy, cereals whole grains, carbonated drinks and lots of fruits and vegetables. They can contribute to gas, which can cause constipation and lead to more gas.
1.5 Rapid weight gain Pregnant women have higher nutritional needs to provide for the whole fetus, so the need for food will increase higher than normal. Accordingly, the rapid increase in weight plus the pressure of the growing uterus in the abdomen creates a fairly common cause of bloating and indigestion in pregnant women.

1.6 Pregnancy vitamins Pregnancy vitamins help ensure that you and your baby get all the vitamins and minerals you need for a healthy pregnancy. Certain prenatal vitamins (especially those that contain iron) contribute to constipation, which in turn can lead to bloating.
1.7 Pregnant women with full stomach due to stress and anxiety during pregnancy During pregnancy, pregnant women are often prone to anxiety and stress. This condition causes pregnant women to increase their breathing rate and inhale more air. Anxiety during pregnancy or any other time can cause gastrointestinal symptoms.
1.8 Lactose Intolerance If a woman has not had a glass of milk in years, but starts drinking a lot of milk as soon as she is pregnant, she may experience lactose intolerance. The same goes for ice cream and other dairy products.
Lactose intolerance or milk allergy makes pregnant women gas, indigestion, gas, abdominal pain and diarrhea,...
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1.9. Do a physical activity right after eating Activities such as walking, doing vigorous exercise, reading,... right after eating can prolong the digestive process by reducing blood flow to the system. Digestion makes pregnant women more difficult to digest.
1.10 Gestational diabetes Gestational diabetes is also one of the reasons why pregnant women have a feeling of fullness and indigestion. In particular, the closer to the last days of pregnancy, the more this situation appears.
1.11 Certain gastrointestinal conditions before and during pregnancy Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes more frequent or worse bloating in pregnant women if they had it before pregnancy . IBS causes frequent abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and other symptoms.
In addition, common gastrointestinal diseases such as peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, ... or heavy use of alcoholic beverages, caffeine, and tobacco also cause conditions such as bloating. stomach, indigestion in pregnant women. You can have these conditions before or during your pregnancy. The advice in this case is that you should go to the doctor to get advice from a doctor to monitor your condition, absolutely do not arbitrarily use drugs during pregnancy, including over-the-counter drugs.

Abdominal bloating and indigestion can make pregnant women feel uncomfortable, affect quality of life, and may affect health in the long run. Some home treatment methods pregnant mothers can refer to are as follows:
2.1 Drink a lot of water Pregnant women should drink from 2.5 -3 liters per day and depending on the stage, there will be different amounts of water to supplement. . Water not only contains minerals that help soften stools and increase bowel movements, but some types of mineral water also help neutralize and reduce excess acid in the stomach. Thanks to that, pregnant women with indigestion will feel more comfortable. Especially drinking lots of water also helps to reduce the risk of infection and increase the efficiency of nutrient transport to the fetus.
2.2 Changing eating habits Pregnant women need to maintain a balanced diet full of whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables and other high fiber foods. Avoid high-fat foods. Eat less gas-causing foods, including beans, cabbage, legumes, broccoli, and cauliflower. Don't drink alcohol or caffeine Limit fluids with meals and instead, drink fluids between meals. meal. Split meals: eating less food at a time and increasing the number of times a day will ensure adequate nutrition for the fetus, while helping the digestive system not be overloaded, reducing pressure on the digestive system. Eat slowly: When you eat too quickly, you will also swallow a lot of air with that food. Air will remain in the stomach in the form of air bubbles, causing gas and indigestion in pregnant women. Do not exercise immediately after eating

2.3 Do light exercise Physical activity during pregnancy is beneficial for digestion and helps the body release gas, and at the same time alleviates bloating, gas, and prevents constipation.
Try a short walk or light stretch, do some pregnancy yoga.
2.4 Reduce Stress and Anxiety Take a deep breath to reduce stress: One study found that deep diaphragmatic breathing can reduce stress, improve focus, and have a positive impact on overall mental health. Practicing meditation or yoga and other relaxation techniques can also help reduce stress. After doing these things, if you still find it difficult to cope with stress or anxiety, see your doctor for advice.
2.5 Wear loose, comfortable clothes to reduce pressure on the body and abdomen Pregnant women should wear comfortable clothes that do not put pressure on the abdomen. Tight pants or belts around your waist can put pressure on your intestines and increase discomfort.
2.6 Change appropriate living habits Pregnant women should build a healthy lifestyle, a reasonable diet not only during pregnancy but should do it right from the time they are not pregnant. This will help you to avoid gastrointestinal diseases. Sit upright when eating to avoid putting pressure on the abdomen. Don't smoke: this is the advice you hear most often, because smoking outside or during pregnancy brings great harm to health, including harm from increasing stomach acid levels. Thickness makes pregnant women bloated, indigestion and more prone to severe digestive disorders.

In case, pregnant women have applied the above measures but the symptoms do not improve, they should see a doctor for treatment advice. In particular, if a pregnant woman has symptoms of bloating, indigestion with symptoms of intestinal discomfort, abdominal pain, blood in the stool, severe diarrhea or constipation that does not improve for a long time, she should consult a doctor. specialists as soon as possible to receive treatment, to avoid dangerous complications from occurring.
The period of October 9 of pregnancy brings both difficulties and happiness to the mother. Therefore, mothers need to be taken care of both physically and mentally. In particular, the state of pregnant women with prolonged fullness during pregnancy can affect the health of the mother as well as the development of the fetus. Therefore, if the above condition is accompanied by other dangerous complications, pregnant women need to visit medical centers for examination and treatment.
Currently, at the International General Hospital, there is a package maternity service, when choosing a package maternity service, pregnant women will be monitored and examined periodically with leading specialists. . Doctors will monitor and detect fetal abnormalities early, this is the great strength of Vinmec, which has carried out screening to detect fetal malformations very early and performed cytology intervention. Pregnancy offers many couples the opportunity to have a healthy baby. In addition, doctors will also examine and advise on the prevention and treatment of some common diseases during pregnancy such as insomnia, gestational diabetes, urinary tract infections, digestive disorders... avoid affecting the mother's health before and after birth.