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Chewing gum to relieve gas?

johnsoapjohnsoap
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I've heard that chewing gum can help relieve gas pains after a c-section. Has anyone experienced this? When do you start chewing gum, and how often?
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    Mrs MoJoRisinMrs MoJoRisin member
    I was under the impression gum can cause excess gas from taking in extra air while chewing. Could be wrong though.
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    rockyrollgirlrockyrollgirl member

    I have never heard of this, chewing gum can get your metabolism running due to the act of mastication. I do not know how that correlates with gas though. I think I heard that it can actually give you more gas.

    Drinking warm liquids like tea can help.

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    CourtimilkCourtimilk member
    You are just putting more air into your tummy to burp out some of it.
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    CindyRelluhCindyRelluh member
    I wasn't allowed any straws, and I was told to walk to get it out. Doing laps around the maternity ward helped.
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    mben1119mben1119 member

    I'm with PPs-chewing gum can make gas worse.

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    LittleFish1LittleFish1 member
    GasX was (and still is) my friend that one of my nurses reccomended.
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