Waiting for the birth of a baby is beautiful anda long-awaited period in the life of any woman of childbearing age, although accompanied by such unpleasant moments as toxicosis, constipation, shortness of breath, back pain and swelling. Also with the onset of pregnancy may appear spontaneous belching, indicating certain problems in the gastrointestinal tract. This malaise is the exit of gas from the stomach and esophagus through the oral cavity, which occurs as a result of the contraction of the diaphragm. Of course, belching during pregnancy gives the woman discomfort and a lot of experiences. Especially when this manifestation happens in a public place, because it is accompanied not only by sound, but sometimes by a certain smell. Nervous condition about this can be the cause of any complications, so it is necessary to exclude factors that aggravate belching during pregnancy.
Causes
Naturally, provocateurs such aestheticallyan unpleasant phenomenon, like belching, are all those changes in the physiological nature occurring in the body of a woman carrying a baby. But, wanting to give birth to a child, you can overcome all ailments. The main causes of belching:
- First of all, this change in hormonal levelswomen in an interesting position. The main hormones responsible for the normal course of pregnancy are progesterone and estrogen. Increasing their level in the body (and the amount of progesterone is increased 10 times) has a beneficial effect on the psycho-emotional state of a pregnant woman; reduces the tone of her uterus; improves tissue; a positive effect on hair and skin. That is, there are advantages from the production of these hormones, but their increase slows down the processes of digestion, which is the cause of belching.
- Slow down during pregnancyperistalsis of the intestine due to the decrease in the tone of its smooth muscles. And this happens because the level of progesterone, which affects the pelvic organs, rises.
- Due to the stretching of the stomach walls due to the remnants of food undigested in it, which provokes belching after eating during pregnancy.
- A gradual increase in the size of the uterus, which puts pressure on all the internal organs of women. As a result, increased pressure in the abdominal cavity and a slightly changed location of the stomach.
- In the period of gestation, an aggravation of gastrointestinal diseases occurs, which can also provoke belching.
- The body of a pregnant woman is fully focused onto extract as much nutrients as possible from the products that the future mom consumes. As a result, the digestion process increases, constipation appears (due to poor intestinal motility), gas formation and belching (that is, the circle is closed).
Aggravating factors
A woman, sometimes without knowing it, can create favorable conditions for the occurrence of belching. These are the following points:
- fairly sedentary lifestyle;
- substantial overeating;
- eating spicy, fatty, sweet, salty and spicy foods;
- physical exertion in large volumes;
- sharp forward torso;
- wearing very tight clothes;
- snacks on the go;
- the use of gas products;
- neurosis.
On a note:if a woman is overcome by a constant belching during pregnancy, then this is a reason to consult a doctor. And do not delay with going to a medical facility. Remember: you are responsible not only for yourself, but also for the baby you are carrying.
Belching during early pregnancy
Involuntary air exhaust whenpregnancy at an early stage indicates that fertilization of the egg has already happened and the restructuring of the body has begun, associated with the bearing of the fetus. And then there is a long period of preparation for the birth of a baby. As a rule, belching begins at about the 21-25th week, when the uterus already has a decent size and puts pressure on the organs in the abdominal cavity. That is quite natural at this stage of carrying a baby. If the burping during pregnancy in the early stages makes itself felt, then it is necessary to sound the alarm and consult a doctor, as this may be a pathology of the gastrointestinal tract.
At a late stage of pregnancy
If this uncomfortable phenomenon is observed onlate dates, there is no particular reason to worry, as this is the norm. If the belching is combined with other symptoms, then this is a “bell” about a possible pathology of the gastrointestinal tract. Understand the situation and distinguish one state from another can only be a doctor, after a thorough examination.
On a note:after 32-36 weeks, belching occurs less and less. And after childbirth, it disappears altogether. If this does not happen, then you should consult a medical institution, in particular, a gastroenterologist, who must determine the cause of belching during pregnancy and after it.
The choice of treatment method depends on severalfactors: pregnancy, the severity of the future mommy and the characteristic features of the pathology. As a rule, therapy is carried out on an outpatient basis. Hospitalization is carried out exclusively in severe cases of acute peptic ulcer, gastritis or tumors in the gastrointestinal tract.
What to do when belching during pregnancy
It should be aware that sooner or later this unpleasant phenomenon will pass. What can be done to reduce the frequency of air discharge in an involuntary way? And you need to do this:
- It is not necessary to overeat (it is necessary to eat in small portions and often), but it is also impossible to exhaust yourself with starvation.
- Food should be chewed thoroughly, and during the meal it is better not to have active discussions (to prevent excessive entrapment of air).
- Spicy, fried, salty, sweet and spicy dishes are contraindicated.
- It is necessary to adjust your diet and eat only food that does not cause belching.
- Give preference to vegetable food and steamed, as well as lean meat, sour cream, cottage cheese, cream or vegetable oil.
- It is not recommended to eat fruits and vegetables in raw form, preferably baked.
- Do not include in your diet foods such asbroccoli, asparagus, cauliflower and brussel sprouts, artichokes, pears, onions, pasta, legumes, potatoes and various cereals.
- We must forget about the existence of carbonated beverages.
- If there is individual lactose intolerance, then you should not include in the diet of dairy products.
- It is necessary to exclude food intake lying.
- If there are no problems with the kidneys, it is advisable to drink about 1.5-2 liters of water (clean, filtered) during the day.
- After the meal, it is not at all superfluous to walk a bit.
- Wear loose (non-constricting belly), comfortable clothing.
- Try to avoid stressful situations as much as possible or to abstract from them.
- Do not exclude such physical activity as swimming, yoga, regular walks in the fresh air or gymnastics for pregnant women.
- You can use the recipes of traditional medicine (of course, only after consulting a doctor): drink ginger tea (after meals) or drink with mint.
Burp Classification
According to the smell coming from the mouth, involuntary discharge of air can be:
- sour;
- bitter;
- rotten;
- without smell.
Based on the variety, you can make certain assumptions about the causes of burping and treatment methods (depending on the period).
Sour smell belching
How does the digestive process inhuman body? Food from the pharynx through the esophagus enters the stomach, is digested in it and penetrates further into the initial part of the small intestine (or it is also called duodenal ulcer). In order to make the transition from one organ to another, a special valve device (sphincter) must be opened. If it does not work, then the entire contents of the stomach is thrown back into the esophagus. It is this phenomenon that occurs in some pregnant women. What is signaled by sour breath from belching.
What can aggravate the situation:
- eating at one meal more than the body needs;
- fruits that greatly enhance the production of gastric juice;
- chocolate, coffee, tea, juices, fresh fruit and sour berries;
- eating in a horizontal position (i.e. lying down);
- little physical activity;
- alcohol and cigarettes;
- taking medication.
To diagnose such a pathology, it is necessary to make ultrasound and FGDS. Next, the doctor prescribes a specific therapy, guided by the state of the mother and the term of carrying the baby.
Belching with a bitter smell
Malaise having similar characteristicsigns indicate the presence of a certain amount of bile in the stomach. Belching with a bitter smell, caused by overeating or an unadjusted diet, does not represent a particular health hazard for the future mommy.
Important: examination by a gastroenterologist is necessary if belching has become more frequent, there is pain in the abdomen or other warning signs.
Belching with the smell of a rotten egg
It is nothing like the release from the digestivesystem in the mouth of the gas with the smell of hydrogen sulfide. A very unpleasant condition, signaling a significant decrease in gastric acidity and impaired digestion, which can cause diseases such as gastroduodenitis, gastritis, stomach cancer, duodenal ulcer and many others. Therefore, in the first cases of burping with rotten eggs during pregnancy, it is imperative to seek advice from a doctor.
Important: burping with the smell of hydrogen sulfide - a very serious symptom, which in no case should not be neglected. Refusal of the help of specialists can even threaten abortion.
Without smell
Involuntary discharge of air without anythe smell can be observed not only in a pregnant woman, but also in any person. Moreover, this phenomenon is completely painless and, in principle, does not cause much discomfort. Belching air during pregnancy, as a rule, is observed in the middle of the period of carrying a baby.
Is burping dangerous for the future mother and her baby?
This question is most often asked by manywomen carrying babies. The answer is unequivocal - belching during pregnancy for the future mother and her baby is absolutely not dangerous. There is no need to treat it with drugs. Belching stops immediately after delivery or after 2-3 weeks. Moreover, only mom suffers from this unpleasant phenomenon (in terms of discomfort), and it does not affect the fetus in any way. If a pregnant woman follows some simple guidelines, then she may not have to face this problem.
Another matter is belching, which is directly related to the gastrointestinal tract pathology. In this case, without the help of a gastroenterologist can not do.
Finally
Frequent belching during pregnancy is a reasonto think and consult a specialist. Be alert and do not aggravate the situation. Especially since burping is not forever. Just gather strength and have patience.
