Is taking Beano or Gas-X during pregnancy safe?
Most pregnant women experience digestive-related symptoms during pregnancy, and many are bothered by excessive flatulence, otherwise known as “passing gas.” Abdominal gas comes both from the air we swallow and from gases produced through digestion of the foods we eat. Some of this gas is released by burping, some is reabsorbed by the intestines, and some is released by passing gas. Fortunately there are some easy — and safe — remedies that can help you minimize the discomfort and embarrassment caused by excessive gas. The way your body digests certain foods can lead to increased gas production, which in turns leads to abdominal pain, bloating and flatulence. For example, beans, high fiber foods and some vegetables can be difficult to digest and lead to increased gas production. Some women also have difficulty digesting lactose — the sugar in dairy products — and experience abdominal cramping and gas after eating lactose-containing foods. Tracking your diet to identify the foods tha
