Tracy Koroma answered
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Don’t worry about the bloating - it’s perfectly normal for this to happen after a miscarriage. Your hormones are still all over the place, and once they level out, the bloating should go down.
It can take up to six weeks, though, so just hang in there.
What Causes Bloating After Miscarriage?
Put simply, it's down to hormones. Your body has to adjust to not being pregnant anymore, as well as dealing with the trauma of losing the baby.
The bloating could be caused by progesterone withdrawal: Your body releases lots of this when you’re pregnant, and it starts dropping off pretty rapidly after a miscarriage.
Progesterone interferes with your immune system, so it’s possible that your’e experiencing inflammation because your body's too weak to fight off infection and inflammation at the moment.
If your gut or stomach is inflamed, there’ll be a lot of gas inside you, and this can cause serious bloating.
What Can I Do To Make The Post-Miscarriage Bloating Go Away?
It’s going to take time, unfortunately.
Drink lots of water, eat healthily and regularly, and try to get some light exercise - try swimming, walking or yoga. If the bloating is accompanied by cramps, a hot water bottle might be worth a shot.
Anti-inflammatory painkillers might alleviate some of the symptoms, but the best cure for this condition is time.
Take it easy, and get plenty of rest. You need to allow your body to recover. I hope you start feeling better soon.
Don’t worry about the bloating - it’s perfectly normal for this to happen after a miscarriage. Your hormones are still all over the place, and once they level out, the bloating should go down.
It can take up to six weeks, though, so just hang in there.
What Causes Bloating After Miscarriage?
Put simply, it's down to hormones. Your body has to adjust to not being pregnant anymore, as well as dealing with the trauma of losing the baby.
The bloating could be caused by progesterone withdrawal: Your body releases lots of this when you’re pregnant, and it starts dropping off pretty rapidly after a miscarriage.
Progesterone interferes with your immune system, so it’s possible that your’e experiencing inflammation because your body's too weak to fight off infection and inflammation at the moment.
If your gut or stomach is inflamed, there’ll be a lot of gas inside you, and this can cause serious bloating.
What Can I Do To Make The Post-Miscarriage Bloating Go Away?
It’s going to take time, unfortunately.
Drink lots of water, eat healthily and regularly, and try to get some light exercise - try swimming, walking or yoga. If the bloating is accompanied by cramps, a hot water bottle might be worth a shot.
Anti-inflammatory painkillers might alleviate some of the symptoms, but the best cure for this condition is time.
Take it easy, and get plenty of rest. You need to allow your body to recover. I hope you start feeling better soon.
