Flatulence in late pregnancy may be related to factors such as uterine enlargement, progesterone, gastrointestinal dysfunction, etc. It can generally be improved through life interventions and medication.
1. The uterus gets bigger: with the continuous growth of the fetus, the uterus will get bigger, thus squeezing other internal organs, and the position of the intestines and stomach will be shifted, and the digestive ability of the intestines and peristalsis of the large intestine may be affected. Some pregnant women may experience problems such as bloating and constipation.
Pregnant women can intervene in their lives appropriately, suggesting eating smaller meals, drinking more water as appropriate, and eating more vegetables and fruits that are easy to digest; suggesting ways to help digestion such as taking a walk after meals can usually reduce the frequency of bloating to some extent.
2. Progesterone increase: progesterone in the mother’s body will increase rapidly after pregnancy, and one of its side effects is that it may affect the peristalsis of the stomach and intestines, resulting in slower peristalsis. So many pregnant women may have stomach bloating, hiccups and other uncomfortable symptoms. It is recommended to eat more vegetables and fruits and other high-fiber foods as appropriate to reduce the burden on the stomach and intestines. At the same time to maintain a pleasant mood, to a certain extent, to help hormone regulation.
3. Gastrointestinal dysfunction: If pregnant women work under pressure, unstable lifestyle, irregular meal times, may cause gastrointestinal dysfunction, some pregnant women manifested as stomach pain, bloating, constipation and other digestive problems.
It is recommended to pay attention to dietary regulation, eat more easily digestible vegetables and fruits. If necessary, you can follow the doctor’s instructions to take trimethoprim maleate, bifidobacterium triplex capsules and other drugs to treat gastrointestinal dysfunction, to relieve gastric discomfort brought about by flatulence.
It is recommended to go to the hospital in time to find out the cause of flatulence in late pregnancy and seek medical advice under the guidance of a doctor, avoid taking medication on your own to avoid delaying your condition.