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What can cause gas belly aches during pregnancy?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Progesterone: The Progesterone level is markedly elevated during pregnancy. The Progesterone causes smooth muscle to relax. This allows the uterus to expand, but also causes the intestines to slow down which can result in consitpation, bloating, and colicky pain.

Answered 11/2/2015

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