Since the start of second trimester my stomach feels so bloated and full of gas all the time, even after eating very little. It's actually uncomfortable na. What exactly causes this in pregnancy? curious if anyone else went through the same.
Beta this is very normal in pregnancy. We always took warm ajwain water or a little jeera water after meals, it gives relief. But if there's any sharp pain do tell your doctor, gas pain and other pain can feel similar.
I totally understand how uncomfortable this feels, it really takes away your peace some days. For me warm water sips and lying on my left side eased it. Be gentle with your body, it's doing so much right now.
Girl by third trimester I felt like a balloon, the gas is unreal. Apparently baby taking up all the space doesn't help. I just burp and pass it and laugh it off now, dignity left the building months ago.
Yaar the gas situation is actually so annoying. For me eating slowly and not gulping food helped a lot. Also I cut down on too much fried and chana type stuff and it got better.
Gas is normal but just one caution, if the bloating comes with strong cramping or any spotting, don't ignore it and call your gynac. Usually it's harmless but it's always safer to confirm than to guess.
My doctor explained it's mostly the hormones, especially progesterone, that slow down digestion so gas builds up more easily. Later the growing uterus also presses on the stomach. She said it's super common and told me to eat smaller meals more often instead of big ones.
Sitting at a desk all day made my gas worse honestly. I started taking small walks after lunch and dinner and drinking enough water through the day. Simple but it actually helped me feel lighter.
