Indigestible food accumulation during pregnancy is usually caused by changes in hormone secretion during pregnancy, pressure on the intestines and stomach, irregular diet, etc. It can be improved by eating smaller meals, increasing the intake of vegetables and fruits, and proper exercise. Ask your doctor for details.
1. Changes in hormone secretion during pregnancy: After pregnancy, the hormone levels in the body will change, which will lead to increased secretion of gastric acid, slowing down the ability of intestinal peristalsis, causing indigestion, pregnant women can reduce the amount of food per meal, increase the number of meals to alleviate the symptoms.
2. Intestinal compression: pregnant women after pregnancy, with the increase of pregnant women’s stomach, the uterus will compress the stomach and intestines caused by slow peristalsis phenomenon, pregnant women can eat more fruits and vegetables, such as oranges, bananas, apples, tomatoes, radish, celery and other foods, to help the digestion of food.
3. Irregular diet: Pregnant women will eat when they are comfortable after pregnancy, but not when they are not comfortable, this kind of irregular diet will lead to the phenomenon of indigestion and food accumulation, which can be alleviated through moderate exercise to promote the metabolism of the whole body, and alleviate the symptoms of indigestion and food accumulation. Suitable exercises for pregnant women include yoga and walking.
If the phenomenon of indigestion and accumulation of food occurs during pregnancy, it is recommended that pregnant women go to a regular maternity hospital for relevant examinations to clarify the cause of the disease and then carry out targeted treatment.