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I'm five weeks pregnant i have really bad bloating is that normal?

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Can be: Pregnancy hormones do affect the bowel. I would eat fiber or take Benefiber, drink plenty of water and consider taking a probiotic supplement.

Dr Semel agreed

Answered 10/13/2014

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