What is the reason for thepulu in 1st trimster?

Question

I'm in my first trimester, and I'm experiencing some unusual abdominal discomfort, almost like a 'thepulu' feeling. It's a bit worrying. What could be the reason for this kind of feeling during early pregnancy?

Pushpa Arumugam · Answer

It's mainly due to progesterone relaxing the digestive tract muscles. Try eating smaller, frequent portions instead of three heavy meals.

Nutan Mahajan · Answer

When I stayed with my parents, I had constant burping in my first trimester. My mom said it's just slow digestion and fed me small meals.

Chitralekha Chatterjee · Answer

Oh, I am currently facing this too, constantly burping throughout the day! Does anyone know if ginger tea helps with this?

Madhumita Bhati · Answer

This is very common in the early weeks! Eating slowly and avoiding carbonated drinks can help a lot with the burping.

Pooja Rathore · Answer

I used to burp constantly after every single meal in my first trimester. Drinking warm water and walking for 10 minutes helped me feel a bit better.

Shreya Bhat · Answer

The hormonal changes, especially progesterone, slow down your digestion process which leads to burps and gas. If it gets too uncomfortable, definitely ask your gynac for a safe antacid.

Mitali Kini · Answer

I had to watch my diet closely due to gestational diabetes. For belching, avoiding fried foods and keeping a gap between meals helped, but do check with your doctor.