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I’ve never had so much wind in my life! I’m
afraid of cutting one loose in front of my
co-workers. What on earth is going on?
Pregnancy is a time when you’re guaranteed to lose all
inhibitions. If flashing your privates at the doctor’s office
every visit hasn’t done away with your shy side, then the
onset of gassiness is sure to be a real game changer.
You, and your partner, have probably noticed the array
of sounds coming out of both ends. Your new-found
gassiness may even be drawing some questionable
glances your way at work or in yoga class. But not to
worry, this is a normal process all mamas-to-be have
to deal with.
As your pregnancy progresses, the uterus can also put
pressure on the abdominal cavity and lead to even
slower digestion, meaning more gas! Add in the fact
that prenatal vitamins can cause constipation and
you’ve got a recipe for flatulence.
Exercise is shown to help speed up digestion, so getting
in about 30 minutes a day can alleviate some of that
gassiness. Eat more foods with fibre to ease constipation
and keep drinking water to help your system keep moving.
Beyond that, get used to excusing yourself from meetings for a
quick release, and don’t worry about it!