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Gas During Pregnancy? Tips for Finding Relief
You're pregnant, you've got gas, and you want relief! Although you may not be able to rid yourself of the symptoms completely, there are several tips that can help with this common (and sometimes embarrassing) problem. Options range from eliminating offending foods to eating smaller meals to trying certain medications. If nothing is helping, you may want to consult your doctor.
Gas During Pregnancy
Now that you're pregnant, your body is going through rapid changes, and you likely have the symptoms to prove it. From nausea and vomiting to constipation, it may seem like your gastrointestinal (GI) system won't settle down. Unfortunately, one of the common GI-related complaints of pregnant women is gas.
Gas is probably one of the more embarrassing consequences of being pregnant. It can also be quite distressing. Gassiness often goes hand in hand with uncomfortable bloating, pain, belching, and passing gas (what healthcare providers call "flatulence"). Although it's not glamorous to talk about gas, it needs to be done. Why? Because by learning the causes of gas, you're better equipped to develop strategies that may help reduce gas and relieve your discomfort.
Written by/reviewed by: Susan Lakey, PharmD, MPH, BCPP
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD