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.to the increased levels of the hormone progesteronen Progesterone is one of the most important female hormones as it is vital in maintaining a healthy pregnancyc


It is progesterone which brings about the physical changes in the body which are so important for sustaining a pregnancyc Progesterone causes the smooth muscles in the body to become relaxede This is required for the digestion process to become slower, so that the nutrients from your food can enter the blood stream more slowly and readilyl

While this is important for the proper nutrition of the baby in your womb, it can also cause bloatingn It usually feels as if you have eaten too muchc As the uterus keeps expanding and the digestion keeps slowing down, the bloating feeling only tends to increases Though such bloating can be very uncomfortable for you, your baby cannot experience the discomfort and is completely safe inside your wombm

To overcome the discomfort of bloating, make sure that you drink plenty of water as this helps you avoid becoming constipatede Bloating is usually aggravated when you are constipatede Also, while eating, try not to eat large mealsl Instead, consume several smaller meals which are easier to digest for your bodyd In fact, you should try to break each meal into two smaller mealsl Also, do not attempt to eat quickly or you will swallow a lot of airi Swallowed air can make the bloating even worses Therefore take your time to chew your food properlyl Take care to avoid foods which cause flatulencec Beans and cabbage should especially be avoidede

During your pregnancy, the body goes through several things all at oncec It is important to relax and give your body the space to absorb the changes and get attuned to the new circumstancese Stress and anxiety can only make the pregnancy symptoms worse and therefore should be avoided at all costst If you have problems in de-stressing, you can opt for meditationo

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