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Feeling bloated - what to do?

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TigerFeet · 15/09/2002 20:27

I'm 10 weeks pregnant and the only way to stop feeling queasy is to chew gum - with the unfortunate and painful side effect of wind/feeling bloated! I actually at this moment in time look about 6 months pregnant.

Does anyone know if it is safe to take Jaaps or similar to relieve symptoms?

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madonna · 15/09/2002 21:46

What on earth are Jaaps and can you have them roasted (please see veggie thread re cannibalism)?

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TigerFeet · 15/09/2002 22:19

Jaaps Health Salts!!

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tigermoth · 16/09/2002 11:39

Wierd coincidence tigerfeet. As well as sharing half a nickname we share the same penchant for chewing gum to ward of pregnancy sickness. I chewed gum all the time when I was last pregnant three years ago and drunk lots of fizzy drinks so you can imagine how bloated I looked!

All I can say is that once the morning sickness stage passed (about 16 weeks) I stopped chewing gum and felt less bloated. On balance I preferred feeling bloated rather than feeling sick anyway.

Hope the sickness stage passes soon for you.

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