What causes bloating during pregnancy?

When a woman is about three months pregnant, her uterus will enlarge and the round ligament of the uterus will be stretched, causing stomach pain in the pregnant woman. This is physiological abdominal pain. Many pregnant women will also feel bloating in the stomach. Generally, lying down and resting in bed will relieve the pain and it will not harm the fetus. However, pregnant women are more likely to have miscarriages when they are three months pregnant. So abdominal distension and pain at this time may be a sign of miscarriage. Resting in bed at this time may affect the pregnant woman and the fetus. So is it normal to have a swollen belly three months pregnant?

There are many reasons for abdominal bloating during pregnancy. In the early stages of pregnancy, the production of progesterone will relax the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract and weaken peristalsis, making it easy for the acidic gastric contents to reflux to the lower esophagus. In addition, the time for gastric emptying is prolonged. When food stays in the intestines for a longer time, it will spoil and ferment under the action of bacteria, which will produce a large amount of gas, causing pregnant women to feel full.

Abdominal pain during pregnancy is a very common phenomenon. The most common cause of abdominal pain in early pregnancy is that the uterus becomes larger after pregnancy and the uterine ligaments are involved. Since threatened abortion, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian tumors, etc. can also cause abdominal pain, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination to rule out abdominal pain caused by other factors. If after examination, it is determined that there are no other abnormalities, this type of abdominal pain usually does not require special treatment. It is normal to feel your body differently than usual. As long as your stomach does not hurt, it should not be a big problem and you can do the first B-ultrasound at this time. General bloating and pain should be no problem. But at three months, you should do the first B-ultrasound to check the development of the fetus and see if there are any other problems.

What should I pay attention to when my stomach is bloated?

1. Pay attention to proper physical exercise, nutrition and correct sleeping posture, and sleep on the left side. You can lie flat on your back and have your family member gently massage your sore muscles. When muscles become tense, lactic acid accumulates locally, causing pain. You can use a towel for hot compress. Simple hot compress and gentle massage can promote blood circulation in the muscles, enhance muscle nutrition and relieve pain.

2. Pregnant women are advised to pay attention to rest, ensure adequate sleep, eat a proper diet, and have a balanced nutrition. They can eat more fish, more vegetables and fruits, walk appropriately, and monitor the fetal development regularly if conditions permit.

But no matter what, pregnant women’s physical discomfort should be taken very seriously. If necessary, they should go to the hospital for observation, seek help from a doctor, find out the cause and recover as soon as possible. Pregnant women will have different symptoms every month depending on their physical condition. Family members should pay close attention and give comfort. Pregnant women need not only physical care but also spiritual comfort and encouragement during the ten months of pregnancy.

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