A number of pregnant women find it hard understanding their bodies due to the changes brought about by the pregnancy.
One of the body functions that change during pregnancy is digestion.
The slow rate of digestion is mainly caused by the relaxation of muscles and intestinal walls.
Even though the changes are to be anticipated, it important for one to monitor her digestion to avoid serious problems.
Here are some tips to help you improve your digestion during pregnancy.
1. Regular exercise
When pregnant, one should avoid sitting for long and instead make an effort to exercise.
Exercise plays a major role in improving your digestion.
Regular exercise makes the food not to stick in your digestive tract as it quickens your metabolism.
2. Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol
Smoking and drinking alcohol might cause ulcers and digestive infections. More so, smoking and drinking alcohol can affect the growth and development of your baby. Hence, it is advisable to completely avoid this.
3. Eat in small portions
Eating in small portions helps your digestive system to have proper time digesting the absorbed food and create space for more absorption.
If you eat large portions, it will take more time digesting the food and as a result, may cause problems of indigestion.