Beautiful and happy 40 weeks of waiting for a toddler, every woman experiences and lives in her own way. At the same time, a developing pregnancy has a varying degree of impact on all organs and systems of the female body.

The digestive system was no exception. Moreover, the impact on the organs of the gastrointestinal tract is quite intense, because they are located in the peritoneum and are in close contact with the organs of the female reproductive system. Even if the pregnancy is easy and without pathologies, many women complain of more or less frequent fatigue, swelling, nausea, heartburn and belching. The last two conditions can greatly affect the general well-being and mood of a woman. They can occur both in the first weeks of waiting for the crumbs, and at the end of the "pregnant" path. What measures to take to eliminate belching and heartburn during pregnancy?

Belching and pregnancy

Despite all the wonderful moments that a woman experiences in a position, periodic sensations of discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract can significantly overshadow pregnancy. One of the frequent conditions that torment the expectant mother is belching - the exit of air from the stomach.

The appearance and manifestations of belching during pregnancy

Physiologically, the mechanism of belching is the release of air or acidic stomach contents into the esophagus (lower part). Unpleasant sensations at this time are the result of irritation of the walls of the esophagus. As a result, the gas rises, reaches the mouth and goes out by spontaneous burping. You will hardly be able to miss the appearance of a burp. Its duration can be from several minutes to several hours, periodically renewing during the day.

Belching during pregnancy: causes

Why does this phenomenon occur, what factors are predisposing?

• Improper nutrition - eating on the run, eating foods that are hard to digest, poor nutrition.
• Binge eating.
• Sharp bends forward, a woman spends a lot of time in a prone position.

If the belching is frequent and painful, its causes may be more "deep":

• Exacerbation of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract - the appearance of a man in the womb of a woman is a serious stress for the whole organism.
• Hormonal changes.
• Increased pressure on the peritoneal organs by an enlarged uterus often provokes belching during late pregnancy.
• Incomplete digestion of food. As a result, the remaining food causes overdistension of the stomach, gases accumulate, which “look for a way out”.

Very often, heartburn and belching occur during pregnancy and in the early stages, being an additional confirmation of the fact that conception has occurred.

What does belching indicate

If problems with the gastrointestinal tract are overcome regularly, a woman should definitely inform the doctor about them. The doctor will listen to the pregnant woman, her feelings during belching. Already on the basis of these factors, the specialist can assume the causes of discomfort. If necessary, an additional examination is carried out.

• Belching with air during pregnancy is the safest and most physiological type of belching. It appears infrequently, in most cases it is an “additional burden” in addition to pregnancy.
• Rotten eructation during pregnancy. This situation requires special consideration. A specific unpleasant odor is caused by impurities of hydrogen sulfide contained in the gas. Naturally, with the proper functioning of the digestive system, there should not be such a component. An unpleasant smell is a consequence of stagnation, rotting of proteins, so you should not postpone a visit to a gastroenterologist. Belching with “rotten” eggs during pregnancy can occur with pathologies of the stomach and gallbladder, giardiasis, and even stomach cancer.
• Sour belching during pregnancy is also evidence of a pathological process. Its most common cause is inflammatory diseases of the stomach and duodenum.
• Belching with a taste of bitterness is a sign of stagnation of bile. In this case, the liver and gallbladder are under close attention.

In some cases, food burping may occur during pregnancy. If there is no unpleasant smell or taste at this moment, you should not especially worry. Just a particle of food came out with the air.

Heartburn and pregnancy

No less frequent "guest" while waiting for the little one is heartburn.

Symptoms of heartburn during pregnancy

Acid gastric juice, getting into the esophagus, causes irritation and inflammation of its mucosa. As a result, a woman experiences severe discomfort and soreness in the chest area:

• Burning.
• Pain.
• Bitterness in the throat.

The duration of the attack can vary and reach several hours. Pain in the sternum can be accompanied by coughing, sour belching, nausea, bloating, and strong salivation.

Heartburn during pregnancy: causes

As for the causes of this condition, they are very similar to those that provoke belching.

• Progesterone, the active production of which occurs in the first weeks of expecting a baby, relieves the tone of both the uterus and the tension of the rest of the muscles. As a result, the sphincter does not fulfill its role in full and part of the gastric juice is thrown into the esophagus.
• If we are talking about heartburn in the third trimester of pregnancy, then the baby himself is most often the culprit - the baby has grown, and the uterus has grown with it. Her pressure on the stomach, intestines, diaphragm does not affect the general condition of the woman in the best way.
• Changes in the hormonal background affect the acidity of the stomach, increasing it. In addition, frisky hormones slow down the process of digestion.

To understand what helps with heartburn during pregnancy, it is necessary to find out the causes of this phenomenon in each case individually. Of course, only a doctor can do this. Do not engage in self-diagnosis, as the consequences may not be very good.
Do not worry too much if heartburn occurs during pregnancy in the early or late stages of bearing a child. This phenomenon often occurs in expectant mothers.

Belching and heartburn during pregnancy. Mode and diet

Many women are lost when heartburn occurs during pregnancy, they do not know what to do and how to eliminate the unpleasant feeling. The correct mode and diet are the basis for the proper functioning of the digestive tract.

Diet for belching and heartburn during pregnancy

• Stick to the principles of fractional nutrition - eat often and in small portions.
• Don't eat right before going to bed.
• All dishes must be cooked.
• Avoid excessive consumption of citrus fruits.

Diet for belching and heartburn during pregnancy

• Eliminate fatty, fried, spicy, sweet, and overly acidic foods.
• Avoid carbonated drinks, coffee, and legumes completely.
• Do not forget about drinking - consume enough liquid, but not during the meal, but between meals.
• Remove starch and foods containing starch from your diet.
• Saturate the diet with lean meat, dairy products, milk.
• Consume vegetable oil.
• Vegetables and fruits try to bake or boil.
• Give preference to steamed dishes.

Folk remedies for relief from belching and heartburn during pregnancy

Eliminating the discomfort experienced by a woman is possible only with an integrated approach to the problem. One of the components of therapy are traditional medicine. Have you been overcome by heartburn during pregnancy and you do not know how to get rid of it at home? Use one of the above recipes - homemade "helpers" and natural herbs will have a mild but effective effect.

Home remedies for heartburn during pregnancy

• If heartburn attacks are short-term and at the same time the woman does not experience severe torment, you can drink a glass of cool water - ordinary or alkaline mineral ("Borjomi", "Essentuki").
• A small piece of dried black bread will also help to cope with an attack of heartburn.
• Include raw sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds in your diet.
• Before starting a meal, drink a glass of carrot juice - a good remedy for heartburn during pregnancy.
• A glass of warm milk will also help.
• If heartburn during pregnancy continues to overcome, and you do not know how to get rid of it, use herbs. Periodically drinking herbal teas will reduce the incidence of heartburn or completely eliminate it. To prepare a healing drink, use the root of calamus, ginger, buckwheat. Start therapy with a small portion of decoctions and carefully monitor your well-being to determine the individual reaction of the body to herbs.

Such a common remedy as soda should not be used. As a result of the neutralization of hydrochloric acid, you will experience temporary relief, but a large amount of gases will be released during the chemical reaction. As a result, unpleasant symptoms will return with even greater intensity. Therefore, such a homemade recipe as soda is not suitable as a remedy for heartburn during pregnancy.

Folk methods for eliminating belching during pregnancy

• A fragrant and healthy tea, which can be prepared from mint leaves, lemon balm, raspberries, and blackberries, will stop belching with air. Such a decoction is not only tasty, but also healthy, as it saturates the female body with vitamins.
• A decoction of heather will help alleviate the condition. Prepare 15 g (st.l.) of herbs, fill it with 0.5 liters of water and put on fire. Boil the mixture for 2-3 minutes. Take a decoction of 0.5 cup 3-4 times a day.
• To eliminate belching, you can also use the centaury. Take 10 g of grass, pour a glass of boiling water into it and leave the composition to infuse for 2-3 hours. After the infusion is ready, take it 1 tbsp. 3-4 times a day for half an hour before a meal.
• Calamus root, which a woman can use to relieve the symptoms of heartburn, will also work well with belching. Take 1/3 tsp. root powder several (3-4) times throughout the day.
• The clove bud will restore the digestive system. Take the spice and chew it for a few minutes.
• Instead of cloves, you can use bran, which must be chewed and washed down with milk.

Pharmaceutical preparations to eliminate the unpleasant manifestations of heartburn and belching during pregnancy

If the symptoms are severe and the discomfort cannot be alleviated by adjusting the diet and home helpers, the doctor may recommend the use of medications. Many of the medicines, the action of which is aimed at combating heartburn and its frequent companion - belching, are prohibited for use by women in position, but not all. Permitted medicines that are advisable to take with severe heartburn during pregnancy are:

• Maalox. Eliminates discomfort (excess gas and acid) as a result of adsorbing and enveloping effects. Has an analgesic effect.
• Rennie. The active components of the drug react with gastric contents and neutralize hydrochloric acid.
• Gaviscon. The action of the drug is aimed at protecting the stomach from acidic effects - as a result of the interaction of the components of the drug and the gastric juice, a gel is formed that covers the walls of the digestive tract.
• Smekta. The adsorbing properties of a natural remedy will alleviate the condition both with heartburn and in the presence of nausea, belching, and bloating.

The remedies listed above will help to cope with discomfort if its causes are physiological - due to the special position of the woman. If the belching has an unpleasant odor and after an additional examination, the doctor concludes that the liver is malfunctioning or pathological processes in the digestive tract (inflammation, exacerbation of chronic diseases), more serious therapy is prescribed. As part of complex therapy, "Hofitol", "Essentiale Forte", "Arichol" can be prescribed to eliminate belching. It is important to remember that taking any medication must be strictly agreed with the doctor.

Prevention of belching and heartburn during pregnancy

• Avoid positions where the body is tilted forward for a long time. Discomfort can occur even after fastening shoes and putting on tights.
• Do not lie down shortly after a meal, as this can cause air and acid to reflux into the esophagus and cause subsequent discomfort. If you need to lie down, take a reclining position.
• Raise pillows while you sleep so that your body is almost sitting.
• Avoid tight clothing that squeezes your belly.
• During sleep, it is advisable to lie on your left side. So you not only reduce the likelihood of heartburn and belching, but also contribute to the correct position of the baby.

Before starting any kind of therapy - be it medications or home-made products - a consultation with a doctor is required. Each organism is individual, and its reaction even to seemingly harmless procedures can be very different. An expectant mother should not risk her health and the health of her little one.

Belching during pregnancy - the norm or a sign of illness

During pregnancy, unpleasant symptoms such as sour belching, heartburn, a feeling of fullness in the stomach and intestines can often occur; most often it occurs in the second half of pregnancy. Recall that acid belching is caused by the release of air and acidic (much less often alkaline) gastric contents into the lower esophagus, which is often accompanied by an irritating effect of free hydrochloric acid on its mucous membrane.

Most likely this is due to hormonal changes during pregnancy, which lead to a decrease in muscle tone, including the gastrointestinal tract, dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system.

One of the reasons for these unpleasant manifestations may be that in the second half of pregnancy, due to an increase in the uterus, the pressure in the abdominal cavity changes and the position of the stomach changes slightly. We should also not forget that belching may be associated with an exacerbation of a chronic disease that had an asymptomatic course.

Another reason for the release of gas from the stomach can be stretching of the stomach wall, if the food is not completely digested.

Usually sour belching develops after eating, especially after eating rich fatty, fried and spicy foods. It lasts from several minutes to hours, sometimes repeated many times several times a day.

The following factors can provoke belching:

• Violation of the diet, for example, sweet dishes, sour berries, fatty, spicy foods, marinades, fried foods.
• Horizontal position, turning from one side to the other.
• Tilts of the torso forward (for example, to put on pantyhose or fasten shoes). All this worsens the well-being of a pregnant woman and creates a feeling of discomfort.

  How to help yourself deal with burping
  

  You should not eat a lot (especially at one time). Eat little, several times a day.

  It is advisable not to eat fatty and acidic foods, as well as foods that promote fermentation and gas formation (cabbage, beans, asparagus, etc.). The diet should include foods that have alkaline properties: cream, sour cream, cottage cheese, soft-boiled eggs, omelettes (steam), boiled lean meat, butter and vegetable oils. Eat vegetables boiled. Fruits (for example, apples), try to bake.

  Avoid unfavorable positions: do not lean forward, do not lie down to rest immediately after eating, it is better to put pillows in bed so that you can rest or sleep almost sitting. Remember that the horizontal position of the body (as well as forward bending of the torso) provokes the reflux of air and hydrochloric acid from the stomach into the esophagus.

  Pay attention to clothing: it should not be squeezing.

  First aid for burping is tea with mint or lemon balm, which helps to significantly alleviate the condition. You can also take a decoction of heather - 15 gr. common heather pour 0.5l. water, boil for 2-3 minutes, insist and drink half a cup 3-4 times a day, 1 tbsp. spoon. It will help to cope with belching and centaury grass - 10 gr. herbs of centaury ordinary for 200 ml of boiling water, leave for 2-3 hours, strain and take 1 tbsp. spoon 3-4 times a day half an hour before meals. But the calamus rhizome is rightly considered the most effective remedy. If you take 3-4 times a day, 1/3 teaspoon of powder from calamus rhizomes, then not only belching disappears, but also its frequent companion - heartburn.

  But do not forget that it is better to consult a doctor about the use of herbal remedies so that the ways to deal with burping are justified and safe for you and the future crumbs.

Pregnancy is a test period for the body. The ever-increasing fetus puts pressure on the internal organs, causing them to shrink. A pregnant woman has an increase in appetite, a constant desire to eat causes an eructation with an uncomfortable condition.

Belching is a spontaneous discharge into the esophagus, into the mouth and out. There are many reasons for the formation of the phenomenon in women bearing a child:

• The growing uterus puts pressure on the organs in the peritoneum, and the stomach moves from its original position.
• Changes in the hormonal background of the female body.
• The process of digestion does not go to the end, the remains accumulate in the stomach and stretch it.

Arbitrary release of air is provoked by certain physiological factors:

• When a pregnant woman lies on her back and abruptly makes a turn on her side.
• The expectant mother does not follow the prescribed diet. The diet contains fried, spicy, fatty foods, in quantities greater than it should be.
• Forward bends for the shoeing process.

With such a phenomenon as belching during pregnancy, it is necessary to fight, no matter in the first trimester or in the last term. Spontaneous release of air at the beginning of an interesting situation requires a visit to the doctor and his consultation.

Types of burps

Infrequently recurring, odorless and unaccompanied by unpleasant sensations emitted gases - it is permissible to ignore. If there is an uncomfortable condition, an unpleasant odor or heartburn - there is a reason to worry.

Belching rotten eggs

The food left after the digestion process and not affected by acid and enzymes accumulates in the stomach and another process begins - putrefaction. The breakdown of proteins occurs slowly, scientifically, the smell of hydrogen sulfide appears.

The main period of gestation, when a similar phenomenon is observed, is in the second trimester and during late pregnancy. Sometimes accompanied by heartburn, if unhealthy food is consumed: fast food, fatty, fried.

Diarrhea, belching, and other uncomfortable conditions can pass in a few minutes or drag on for three hours, indicating problems with the stomach.

In the last stages of pregnancy, a hydrogen sulfide smell appears because the child growing inside presses on the digestive organs. Food stagnates, rotting occurs and a "flavor" appears. It is most often observed in the supine position, when the fetus squeezes the stomach especially intensively.

Not always a growing child is to blame for the appearance of gases with rotten eggs. A disease of the gastrointestinal tract or what occurs with toxicosis becomes a source of an unpleasant phenomenon: an ulcer, inflammation of the mucous membrane, liver dysfunction, disruption of the gallbladder.

Constant belching with diarrhea or vomiting indicates the poor quality of the previously eaten product. Self-medication will not work - only seeking medical help, because the unborn baby is at risk.

Belching food

The appearance in the esophagus of food that was previously contained in the stomach indicates a slow movement of the muscles of the stomach. Food is retained inside the organ and in the esophagus. In this case, the channel that conducts food begins to stretch. Symptoms remain after childbirth. To solve the situation that has arisen, it is supposed to switch to the consumption of food in small portions at regular intervals. An increase in physical activity, walking, it is useful to breathe fresh air will also help. This will have a good effect not only on the work of the upper digestive organs, but also on the intestines, food through the gastrointestinal tract will begin to move faster.

Belching with air

Occurs with a lively conversation during a meal. A pregnant woman does not think about food, chewing goes badly and large pieces fall into the stomach. After such a dinner, the air begins its sharp upward movement, the diaphragm contracts and hiccups occur. A pregnant woman must observe the normal process of eating.

Belching with bitterness

With a bitter eructation, bile enters the esophagus, and then into the mouth. The reason is the weakening of the sensitivity of the lower part of the canal, where the sphincter is located, with reflux phenomena (gastroesophageal and duodeno-gastric). Emission of air with a bitter taste is a symptom of diseases:

The release of gases can disturb heartburn and a sour taste in the mouth. With the rare occurrence of such symptoms, there is nothing to worry about. Frequent belching, with the addition of abdominal pain - it's time to pay a visit to the gastroenterologist.

sour burp

Sudden release of air after eating, accompanied by a sour taste in the mouth, has been linked to GERD. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a chronic disease with frequent recurrences of reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus, as a result of which the lower part of the esophagus is injured. In a pregnant woman, it is felt along with heartburn and bloating is observed. Discomfort appears closer to the birth process. As a rule, after the birth of the child, the discomfort disappears.

If the expectant mother has previously suffered from dysfunction of the digestive system, GERD will also manifest itself during pregnancy in the early stages of gestation. Causes:

1. Food products, the properties of which include provoking the production of more gastric juice: vegetables, fruits, sour berries, coffee, chocolate, juices.
2. Eating more food than the gastrointestinal tract can digest.
3. Eating while lying down.
4. Lack of physical activity.
5. The use of alcoholic beverages.
6. Taking medications.

The constant throwing of the contents, together with pepsin and hydrochloric acid, into the esophagus leads to injury to its lower part and the occurrence of inflammatory processes. The duodenum also produces reflux of contents into the esophagus. Difficulty in the gastric sphincter. A feeling of sourness in the mouth, severe heartburn, nausea and the presence of reflux processes indicate possible diseases: peptic ulcer of the stomach or duodenum, chronic gastritis, hernial formation in the esophagus opening near the diaphragm.

A timely appeal to a gastroenterologist will help to find out the causes of discomfort. You should undergo ultrasound, gastroscopy, and take tests.

The smell of acetone when burping is a sign of a decrease in the blood sugar level of the expectant mother. If a woman did not suffer from diabetes before pregnancy, then the appearance of a chemical aroma is associated with toxicosis and malnutrition. In the absence of toxicosis, the smell of acetone should be consulted with a gynecologist.

Belching with a fishy smell

The appearance of a fishy smell is not associated with problems with the digestive tract. This is the opening of the fallopian tubes, and the smell comes from the genitals. A consultation with a gynecologist is required here. Compliance with intimate hygiene will help to avoid the fishy smell. Perhaps the release of air with a taste indicates the beginning of inflammatory processes. The gynecologist will select medications that are safe for the unborn child.

Belching treatment

The specialist prescribes the necessary treatment for belching. The first thing doctors advise is to follow a diet. Make small portions of food, take them at a certain time, about 5-6 times. From the diet it is supposed to exclude foods that cause fermentation in the intestines: cabbage, grapes, etc. Reduce the consumption of potatoes, bread and oatmeal.

Eating dry food, washing down with carbonated drinks will not do any good. Bad habits will have to be abandoned, they are harmful to the health of the child and adversely affect the digestive organs. A glass of plain water 30 minutes before meals - drink in small sips. Thoroughly chewed food is better absorbed and creates less discomfort: heaviness, belching, heartburn. It is undesirable to eat before bed.

Medical therapy

Not always a diet is able to cope with emerging uncomfortable conditions. Then medicines come to the rescue.

• Maalox. A drug that can help a pregnant woman get rid of. Thanks to the substances in the medicine, when it enters the stomach, hydrochloric acid is neutralized, the walls of the stomach are enveloped and the mucosa is protected.
• Rennie. Tablets that can remove excess acidity prevent belching.
• Phosphalugel. Produced in the form of a suspension, acting instantly. Neutralizes hydrochloric acid, which is in excess in gastric juice, relieves belching.

The expectant mother should remember that not a single, even the most harmless medicine should be taken without first consulting a doctor.

Folk remedies

In the fight against belching, traditional medicine comes to the rescue, the reception is controlled by a specialist.

Valid Recipes:

• Plantain and cardamom. Sold dry. Medicinal herbs are put in boiling water, boiled, cooled and the drink is ready. Tablespoon before meals.
• Cranberries in any form. A rich set of microelements will be useful not only for the mother, but also for her child.
• Peppermint tea or with the addition of lemon balm will help with hydrogen sulfide belching. There is a restoration of the nervous system, gastric cramps disappear, the process of digestion returns to normal.
• Chamomile tea stops spasmodic action in the esophagus, eliminates inflammation in the stomach. Performs a bactericidal effect, reduces the stagnation of food, prevents putrefactive reactions from occurring.

The happy ending of pregnancy and the life of the child are in the hands of a woman.

Various kinds of ailments can haunt a pregnant woman throughout the entire period of gestation. The digestive system is especially sensitive to this, which every day for the next 9 months has to provide food not only for the woman herself, but also for the constantly developing child. One of these uncomfortable sensations is belching, the presence of which does not always indicate diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. In most cases, its appearance is justified by quite natural physiological changes in the structure of internal organs, some of which are displaced due to the methodical expansion of the uterus. Nevertheless, in medical practice there are clinical cases when the urge to belch really has a pathological etiology and acts as one of the symptoms of the disease.

Due to the fact that the entire period of bearing a child is divided into 3 trimesters, it is customary to single out late and early periods for the manifestation of various kinds of changes in the body of the expectant mother. The situation is similar with the establishment of the causal factors that provoked the appearance of belching with air. The following reasons for the occurrence of this phenomenon are distinguished.

In the early stages

Under this formulation, it is customary to understand the entire first trimester of pregnancy, when the active formation of the fetus occurs from the moment the embryo is attached to the uterine wall and ending with the transition of the development phase to 4 months. During this period, belching may occur in connection with the preparation of the female body for the process of carrying a baby.

Hormonal imbalance

In the first weeks after conception, all internal organs and endocrine glands, which are responsible for the synthesis of male and female sex hormones, are in an extremely excited state. This affects not only the behavior and psycho-emotional state of pregnant women, but also affects the work of the entire digestive system. An increased concentration of progesterone in the blood leads to a decrease in the tone of the muscle fibers of the stomach.

In fact, they become less mobile, food eaten during lunch or dinner is digested longer than usual. It slowly moves from wall to wall and in the same way, with a great delay, moves into the intestinal cavity. Against this background, excessive gas formation occurs, which manifests itself in constant belching. This behavior of the main digestive organ continues until the hormonal balance stabilizes and all sexual secrets return to normal.

Toxicosis

Throughout the first month of pregnancy, the woman's body actively protests against the embryo inside the uterus. This is due to the fact that the cells of the immune system perceive it as a foreign body that takes part of the nutrients, vitamins and minerals from the tissues of the carrier. The immune response is especially pronounced in women who are in an interesting position for the first time. A similar state of the body manifests itself in frequent belching of air, the urge to vomit, dizziness, hot flashes and excessive sweating, nausea.

After passing the first period of adaptation, which lasts about 1-2 months, the woman's condition stabilizes and the belching goes away by itself.

Also quite often, when a woman becomes pregnant, her appetite increases, so she begins to eat in much larger sizes in order to provide enough energy for herself and the rapidly developing fetus. It is possible that in the first stages of pregnancy, belching will be the result of normal overeating.

At a later date

At a later formation of the child's body, spontaneous release of air from the esophagus is also not excluded. The reasons for this phenomenon may be the following factors.

Deformation of the stomach

In the period from 7 to 9 months, the woman's uterus increases to such an extent that it begins to exert compression pressure on neighboring organs that are in close proximity to it. In this case, the walls of the stomach are compressed and reflexively emit air, as well as other gas accumulated in the digestive system. Such cases are especially common in pregnant women who carry a baby with a weight above average under their hearts.

Physical activity

Representatives of the beautiful half of humanity, who are in an interesting position, and the terms of bearing the baby are systematically coming to an end, are recommended to lead a calm and measured life so as not to burden the internal organs that are under stress. If a woman ignores these instructions and for one reason or another leads an active lifestyle, loads the muscles of the abdominal cavity, then in this case she has an eructation of air. Its manifestation is periodic or systemic.

Vitamin deficiency

A child in the womb takes most of the nutrients, vitamins and minerals from her body, so a woman needs to eat hard in order to feed two lives at once. If the diet of the future mother lacks fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, dairy products, then the chemical molecular structure of gastric juice changes, which can manifest itself in the presence of belching. Also, this physiological behavior of the body is often associated with a feeling of heartburn and nausea.

It is much worse if there is a burp of rotten eggs during pregnancy. This may indicate the process of decay and rotting of food that was eaten earlier. In this case, a woman must undergo a comprehensive examination of all organs responsible for the digestive function.

Is it dangerous for mother or baby?

It is believed that excessive gas formation inside the stomach is not a particularly dangerous manifestation, if it does not go in combination with such accompanying symptoms as:

• prolonged urge to vomit, nausea that is present throughout the day and regardless of whether the stomach of the expectant mother with food or she did not eat food;
• an increase in body temperature to 37-38 degrees Celsius;
• a general bowel disorder, which is expressed in constipation or too loose stools;
• a radical change in the color shade of feces (a deviation from the norm is both the clarification of feces and the acquisition of a rich dark color by them);
• stable acidity of the stomach, expressed in the systematic throwing of digestive juice into the esophagus;
• bloating, excessive gas formation with the presence of not only belching of air during pregnancy, but also the exhaust of gases through the anus;
• pain in the left hypochondrium, on the right side or in the solar plexus.

In all other cases, if, along with belching, there are no above symptoms, then you should not be afraid and the health of both the mother and the child is absolutely not in danger.

How to get rid of belching during pregnancy?

It is not required to take any special medications that suppress or vice versa increase the activity of the digestive system. If there is no pain, nausea and gag reflex, then to get rid of belching, a woman just needs to exclude the following types of food and drink from her diet:

• gray varieties of bread (especially those with high acidity);
• sauerkraut;
• grapes, juices and compotes cooked on its basis;
• carbonated drinks containing carbon dioxide;
• oatmeal and boiled potatoes (the restriction is due to the fact that they contain an increased concentration of starch);
• fresh pastries, legumes, table beets.

It is important to remember that a woman who is pregnant should eat fractionally. You should eat up to 5 times a day, but at the same time, portions should be small so that slow and high-quality absorption of food occurs. This is the only way to avoid overloading the digestive system and at the same time provide the body with all the nutrients.

Carrying a baby is a responsibility, new sensations, a complete restructuring of the body and sometimes unpleasant surprises. For some women, they manifest themselves in the form of toxicosis, others suffer from heartburn, and still others suffer from belching. Why does it arise and be different? What to do if you suffer from belching during pregnancy?

What does belching mean during early and late pregnancy

This phenomenon is familiar to many healthy people. An eructation is the release of gases (and sometimes food) from the stomach, esophagus, accompanied by a specific smell and sound. Often accompanied by this phenomenon is debilitating heartburn.

You need to be especially attentive to belching food, because this is a clear symptom of overeating. And it happens to pregnant women too.

But you should not worry and be nervous when a normal burp appears during the period of bearing a baby. This is a completely normal and easily explained phenomenon. Doctors to the main reasons for its appearance during pregnancy include:

1. Hormonal restructuring of the female body.
2. Exacerbation of chronic diseases of the expectant mother.
3. An increase in pressure in the abdominal cavity, a change in the location of the stomach as a result of the growth of the uterus in the later stages.
4. Indigestion of food in the stomach.

Pregnant women at an early stage should realize that such a phenomenon is another confirmation that the conception has successfully occurred, and the fetus is developing in the uterus. The entire endocrine system of a woman is rebuilt to bear a child. The hormonal system also begins to function differently. And you just need to slightly adjust your daily diet, learn a couple of good habits so that the problem stops bothering you.

In early pregnancy, women are more likely to be worried about drowsiness, apathy, weakness, which are replaced by heartburn and belching.

Unfortunately, it happens that this unpleasant phenomenon can disturb a woman both at an early stage and throughout pregnancy. Such a reaction causes a lot of inconvenience, but this is far from the worst thing that a future mother can expect.

Factors that contribute to the appearance of this symptom during the period of gestation are as follows:

• Binge eating.
• The use of fried foods, fatty, spicy, smoked meats, marinades, sour fruits and berries.
• Too long lying down.
• Sharp slopes. This happens when a woman bends down to put on her shoes.

If the eructation of a pregnant woman is putrid, then the reason for this is a prolonged stagnation in the stomach of undigested food.

As for the problem in the later stages of bearing a baby, the cause is the growth of the uterus. It increases in size, presses on all organs of the digestive system. Tightens the stomach too. It accumulates more gases, so in the last weeks of the term, the belching sometimes intensifies.

Belching with air after eating during pregnancy

Most often, an unpleasant phenomenon occurs in women in an interesting position immediately after meals or for a short time after them. Belching with ordinary air, the so-called empty one, indicates that the pregnant woman caught air while eating. This is a common occurrence when a person eats and communicates at the same time. Women love to talk over a cup of tea, and tea drinking is accompanied by swallowing air and then burping it.

Unpleasant belching during pregnancy: sour, bitter, rotten, with the smell of eggs

As a rule, pregnant women experience acid belching, and this is due to an increase in the acidity of gastric juice. Or it may be that it simply lacks hydrochloric acid.

Such a taste (belching of gastric juice) is felt because the contents of the woman's stomach are thrown into the lower esophagus, and thus its mucosa is irritated. This phenomenon is accompanied by discomfort, and often it is characteristic of expectant mothers. The cause of sour belching is fried, spicy, fatty foods. It sometimes lasts a few minutes or a couple of hours. Sometimes worries a woman all day. It may be that attacks of sour belching periodically accompany a woman for a whole day, that is, she experiences discomfort at night.

If a future mother has a smelly eructation of rotten eggs or hydrogen sulfide, then in this situation one must be especially vigilant. Most likely, gas with an admixture of hydrogen sulfide is thrown into the oral cavity, which has such a specific smell. If the stomach is working normally, then this should not happen, that is, protein decay does not happen with a healthy stomach.

A similar process is observed with a noticeable decrease in the acidity of its contents. In such cases, it is worth hurrying up with a visit to a gastroenterologist. He will definitely prescribe a woman an examination and, on its basis, adequate treatment (of course, if it is needed). Then the woman will forget about the taste of rotten eggs after meals, and it will become more comfortable to carry a child.

Future mothers need to know that belching rotten eggs can be evidence of dangerous diseases of the digestive system. And first of all, such ailments are peptic ulcer, giardiasis, gastritis, stomach cancer, gastroduodenitis. Pathologies of the gallbladder or intestines are also possible.

Belching of bile and bitterness during pregnancy appears after meals as a result of throwing bile into the stomach. The problem, as practice shows, is associated with liver diseases. And here you can not do without the help of a specialist.

What to do if you are tormented by constant belching during pregnancy: how to get rid of

Pregnant women are a special category of patients who often panic, are nervous about the deterioration of their health. If the pregnancy is the first, then the expectant mother painfully perceives such minor problems as heartburn, headache, nausea, and belching. Of course, any woman wants to feel comfortable, and even more so a future mother. Therefore, it is worth listening to simple tips to minimize the number of unpleasant phenomena, reduce discomfort and thus help yourself. Here are the recommendations:

1. Change your approach to nutrition: eat more often, but in small portions.
2. From the diet, exclude sour, fatty, as well as foods that cause fermentation, the result of which is abundant gas formation. Products in this category include legumes, cabbage. But enter into the diet of gastroenterologists advise those that have alkaline properties. These are sour cream, cream, cottage cheese, steam omelettes, soft-boiled eggs, butter, boiled lean meat. When carrying a baby, it is better not to eat raw vegetables. Boil, bake them. The same goes for some fruits. For example, baked apples will be very useful for a woman.
3. Try to avoid uncomfortable positions and stay in them for a long time. So, forward bending at a later date (for example, to tie shoelaces) can cause a sharp burp and even dizziness. The adoption of a horizontal posture immediately after a meal also provokes the reflux of hydrochloric acid and air into the esophagus. It is recommended to place pillows in such a way that the position of the body is semi-lying or almost sitting. This is already individual.
4. Pay attention to clothing. In no case should it squeeze the body, interfere with movement.
5. After eating, try not to lie down for 15-20 minutes, but to walk around. Wash the dishes, clear the table, and only then rest in a comfortable position.
6. Every day you need to walk in the fresh air. So the gases in the intestines will not stagnate, which means that the belching will decrease.
7. Avoid carbonated drinks completely, especially sugary ones. They should not be present at all in the diet of a pregnant woman, and even more so if belching is concerned.
8. To improve digestion, it is recommended to drink a cup of broth 30 minutes before a meal. The product stimulates the synthesis of gastric juice, thus less gas is formed in the stomach.
9. Try drinking a glass of boiled water with two drops of mint essence daily for two weeks. A remedy proven by pregnant women perfectly helps to eliminate belching. Mint is safe for the health of the expectant mother.
10. Ginger tea after meals is another way to counter the problem.
11. Tea from mint, blackberry, raspberry is advised by some naturopaths to drink women expecting a baby. Such drinks improve digestion, saturating the body with vitamins.
12. Chewing cloves after meals helps many pregnant women avoid heartburn and belching.
13. Herbal decoctions. It is recommended to drink lemon balm, heather. Prepare decoctions at the rate of a tablespoon of dry raw materials per glass of water. Boil the product for a minute or two, no more. Then it is infused for 10-15 minutes. Drink without sugar! Similarly, tea is prepared from centaury, rhizomes of calamus.

Pregnant women should consult their doctor before using herbal medicines or other options for rescuing a problem.

Take care of yourself and be patient!

Especially for - Diana Rudenko