So bloated it just isn't funny...

I'm 17 weeks and the bloating is getting beyond a joke. I think bub had a growth spurt late last week as my belly just popped right out and then about 3 days later went back to a reasonable size but the bloating is just uncomfortable. My belly was nice an comfy when I woke up this morning, put my normal work pants on and off I went, by this afternoon I had the pants undone and now the top of my belly is touching under my BB's. It feels like a big air bag and is so squishy..

Anyone got any tips to minimise the bloating??? I start off the day feeling great for the size and gestation I am but by the end of the day I look like I'm almost full term!!!

I bloated quick too.

I found that making sure I drank plenty of water helped. Also try avoiding any gassy food.

As I think of any more i will let you know :)

I had awful, painful bloating but then stopped drinking cold milk (I still have it in my cup of tea) and it has never come back! I was eating one or two bowls of cereal each morming which was my main milk intake. I still eat yoghurt and tasty cheese which hasn't affected me. Hope this works for you too...otherwise try cutting out fizzy drinks (my middy suggested that).