How Do You Control Gas In The Stomach During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy is perhaps the only time in a woman’s life when she can unashamedly pass gas or belch. It is not at all the mother’s fault because the entire digestive system slows down during this time to eke as many nutrients out of food as possible for the baby’s growth. Gas means the pregnant body is doing its job. However, there are certain times when gas is extra-embarrassing. If you’re planning on attending a wedding or church service or other occasion when passing gas will disrupt the proceedings, consider following these tips beforehand to help control the gas produced in the stomach. Keep track of which foods cause gas in a notebook. For most people, this includes foods like beans, broccoli, asparagus and cauliflower (all the cruciferous vegetables). Some women also become sensitive to lactose during gestation. Switch to soy milk or eat yogurt instead. Don’t cut out all dairy, though; you need the calcium. Others are affected by pasta and oat bran. These women can try wheat bran be
