Last night I was SO BLOATED. I've never seen my body like that. I looked 6 mos pregnant. It was bizarre. I'm so glad it went away somewhat over night because I would have had to wear PJ pants to work today. I guess it's a mix of gas and constipation (sexy!). At least that's what the books/websites say. I've never known any of my other friends who've had babies complain about it like this. It doesn't seem to matter what I eat or drink -- it's just there. I hate it. I don't want to move to a belly band in the 8th week of pregnancy.
Did some research and found out some info on why this might be happening...
Why do I seem to have so much gas now that I'm pregnant?
Everyone, pregnant or not, has some gas. The average person produces between 1 and 3 pints of gas each day and passes gas about 14 times a day. That said, you may experience even more gas than usual during pregnancy.
Don't be surprised if you find yourself belching like a champion beer drinker or having to unbutton your pants to relieve bloating weeks before you begin to show.
Why does this happen?
The primary reason is that during pregnancy you have much higher levels of progesterone, a hormone that relaxes smooth muscle tissue throughout your body, including your gastrointestinal tract. This relaxation slows down your digestive processes, which can lead to gas, bloating, burping, and flatulence and generally create miserable sensations in your gut, especially after a big meal.
Looks like I might need to practice eating smaller meals.
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