Bloat and Constipation

memartin123

I'm a bit discouraged and looking for insight or maybe reassurance. I'm 13 weeks 2 days and I feel sooooo bloated and have had a lot of gas and am dealing with some constipation. I'm discouraged that I'm bloated and appear to have gained weight without it actually being the baby that is showing. Is this very normal and can someone tell me if the bloat goes away either in the second trimester or even pp etc? I am still staying active and exercising etc and just find myself feeling a bit anxious about the weight and body changes.

ginamichellemeagher

Hi, I’m almost 20 weeks and I feel like my gas and bloat is almost worse in my second trimester! I’ve been taking a lot of simethicone and trying to reduce gas causing foods but nothing really seems to make much difference. At least, it’s not gonna harm you or the baby but just uncomfortable to deal with. Oh well, hoping it gets better for us both soon. 

Knottie48800243

I’ve been going through the same thing. I’m 14 weeks today and just from last week it looks like I grew a 5 month belly. I have only gone to the bathroom two times in 6 days. I did some reading and started taking the stool softener “collace” which is pregnancy safe. Helps a bit but not a ton. Going to the OB tomorrow so I can ask and see what else they could recommend.