Question
I am now 26 weeks pregnant. I had constipation before pregnancy, and taking mammy milk powder improved it, with almost one bowel movement a day. Recently, I don’t know why I keep farting, and it’s especially smelly, resembling the smell of feces. What’s going on?
Answer
Hello: There is no problem with your current situation! You don’t need to worry. There are two reasons for frequent farting: one is that you often eat some gas-producing foods, such as sweet potatoes, onions, kale, beans, and other bean products, so you will have the situation of farting. The other possibility is that you may have “irritable bowel syndrome,” which also produces symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and farting in clinical practice. In terms of diet, it is recommended that you eat small and frequent meals, avoid overeating, and chew your food well.