Stomach bloating in the second month of pregnancy

Various gastrointestinal diseases are very common in daily life. In addition to treatment, these diseases also require long-term conditioning to achieve good improvement. Some pregnant women experience stomach bloating as soon as they enter pregnancy. In addition to being very uncomfortable, they are definitely worried about the long-term impact on the development of the fetus. So, what should you do if you feel stomach bloating during the second month of pregnancy? Let’s take a closer look below.

Causes of bloating in pregnant women

First, in the early stages of pregnancy, it is caused by changes in hormone secretion. At this time, the progesterone content in the pregnant woman's body increases, which weakens gastrointestinal motility and reduces gastric acid secretion, thus hindering digestive activity. For most pregnant women, bloating is most severe during the first three months of pregnancy, and will gradually subside after this period. So this is a normal phenomenon and has no effect on the baby's health.

Secondly, in the middle and late stages of pregnancy, the uterus expands, pressing on the intestines, making it difficult for the intestines to move. If the pregnant woman already has gastrointestinal diseases, such as constipation, bloating, and poor motility, the bloating during pregnancy may last until about four or five months of pregnancy.

Finally, some improper dietary structures can also cause bloating in pregnant women, such as frequently eating gas-producing foods such as beans, starches, pasta, broccoli and carbonated drinks.

1. In terms of diet: drink more water and eat small meals frequently to avoid bloating. Experts believe that when you have bloating, your stomach is already very bloated, and if you eat a lot of food, it will bloat even more. Therefore, you can eat 6-8 meals a day and don't eat too much food at once. In addition, don’t think that liquid food is easy to digest and only eat liquid food. That is a big mistake, because liquid food is not easy for the stomach and intestines to digest. It is best to choose semi-solid foods high in vitamins, such as apples and pears. Drinking more water can promote bowel movements.

2. In terms of exercise: take regular walks and massage frequently to promote peristalsis. When bowel movements are poor, massage can help. Start from the upper right abdomen, move clockwise to the upper left abdomen, and then massage to the lower left abdomen. Remember not to massage the area where the uterus is located. The uterus is located in the center of the abdomen. Some expectant mothers, not understanding the location of the stomach and intestines, will massage the uterus, which will cause uterine contractions. Therefore, if a pregnant woman has bleeding or uterine contractions, she should stop massaging immediately.