(emabarrasing problem) Wind in pregnancy ....?

Question

I keep passing wind and i cant stop it and its so embarrasing, any ones else had this? and why is it happening?

Answer 1

My @ss 'Ponnu' is a midwife...

From http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/prenatalhealth/247.html
"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.
In later pregnancy, your growing uterus crowds your abdominal cavity, further slowing digestion, and pushes on your stomach, making you feel even more bloated after eating."

It's fairly common.

Try peppermint tea -- pregnancy-safe and good for flatulence.

And, don't be so embarrassed. It is something to laugh about.

(Try this, too: http://www.phespirit.info/montypython/are_you_embarrassed_easily.htm)

Yet more on the topic:
http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_15246.asp

Answer 2

i'm a very small man or woman and had a gorgeous little innie. I took out my naval ring at 10 weeks because i replaced into beginning to pooch. Now, at 26w4d, that's an innie/outtie. you word the circle the position that's an innie besides the indisputable fact that the decrease back section it gentle, round, and sitting on the exterior. It jogs my memory of the Cabbage Patch dolls. My mom stayed a suitable innie with all 5 pregnancies. i don't think of you may smash a abdomen button. humorous how a naval can get a lot interest. extremely ineffective, huh?

Answer 3

your digestion in pregnancy is quite slow at stages causing, indigestion,constipation and of course excess wind!! don't worry just steer clear of things that seem to make it worse. It won't last throughout, you might get bouts of it now and again though just carry some air freshener with you!! Being pregnant is wonderful but also so disgusting sometimes!! It's all completely normal so just let rip and relieve yourself no good having a belly ache all the time and laugh about it too! may as well make light of it eh?

Answer 4

be honest with your doctor about this :)

there are a list of foods that cause gas, bloating, and pain. ALSO, constipation becomes an issue during pregnancy BUT, there is a prenatal vitamin that has a stool softner in it.

CONGRATS on your pregnancy!

Answer 5

The digestive system does slow down during pregnancy but this tends to cause constipation rather than flatulence. I think you should look at your diet. Refined wheat can cause flatulence.

Answer 6

i think u had the problem before pregnancy but it become noticeable in pregnancy you have to drink allot of water Ber day & you`ll notice the difference

Answer 7

Just let rip. It's natural. The answer is blowing in your wind.

Answer 8

normal im afraid, just try and hide it if its really embarrasing, it gets worse just after too (well did with me), and i dont do that in front of anyone, not my mum, partner of nine years of anyone on the planet lol

Answer 9

If you have to go somewhere and you think you need help so as not to get embarrassed, try charcoal from the chemists.

Answer 10

it happenend to me in the first three mths of pregnancy, nothing was stable in my tummy at that time. try yogurt, its a relief, it absorbs all the gas in ur tummy, helped me a lot.