Pregnancy, Parenting and Beyond

Bloating and Gas are a part of every Pregnancy. For some it may be short-lived while for other it may linger through the entire nine months. As the system that processes your food, slow down - Gas production steps up. Gas production does not harm you or your baby physically, but to try to dimish the discomfort and beat the Bloat... you can... >> Take it Slow. A slow digestive system calls for slow eating. Sit down at every meal. Chew your food well. Try not to gulp. >> Avoid the Overload. Eat smaller meals. Eat more frequently to avoid the feeling of Hunger. >> Keep moving. Not only physically - by taking walks. But keep your insides moving - by not getting constipated. >> Fiber overload. Excessive amount of high-fiber foods also cause gas. >> Foods to Avoid. Avoid foods that are associated with flatulence: Beans, Onions, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, green peppers and fatty/oily/fried foods. Avoid Carbonated drinks/sodas. Substitut...