OvuloomWhat Is It?
Bloating is one of the earliest pregnancy symptoms, often starting before a missed period. Progesterone relaxes smooth muscle throughout your body, including the digestive tract, slowing digestion and causing gas buildup.
Common Causes
Rising progesterone slowing digestion, increased water retention, dietary changes, reduced physical activity, prenatal vitamins (especially iron), constipation, and swallowed air from eating too quickly.
⚠️ When to See a Doctor
If bloating is accompanied by severe abdominal pain, if you haven't had a bowel movement in 3+ days, if bloating is sudden and severe, or if you have bloody stool.
💡 Tips & Management
Eat smaller, more frequent meals. Chew food slowly and thoroughly. Avoid carbonated drinks and gas-producing foods (beans, broccoli, cabbage). Stay active — walking aids digestion. Drink water between meals, not during. Try peppermint or chamomile tea.
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