Post Views: 501 Gastric discomfort is one of the common concerns during pregnancy. Gastric problems can range from mild discomfort to painful cramps in the abdomen. These can be attributed to hormonal changes during pregnancy and diet. In addition, some women may already have gastrointestinal (GI) conditions that can deteriorate during pregnancy and may need specific attention. Why does pregnancy cause gastric discomfort? Nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, bloating, and constipation are common issues during pregnancy.  Your body naturally creates more progesterone (a hormone that helps sustain pregnancy) when you are pregnant to help develop your unborn child. Unfortunately, these elevated hormone levels also relax all the muscles in your body,…