The gallbladder is a small sac under the liver that stores and releases bile (a fat-soluble substance) into the intestine. When residual bile hardens into solid masses, gallstones develop. These large stones can block the outlet duct, causing gallbladder attacks, leading to acute abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting. Increased estrogen levels during pregnancy make pregnant women more susceptible to gallstones. Adjusting diet during pregnancy can reduce the severity of gallbladder disease, even if gallstones already exist.
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span= "article-image inner caption-class"> A pregnant woman holds a fresh green apple in her hand. (Image: Wavebreakmedia/iStock/Getty Images)Reduce fat intake
Eat any type of fat will cause gallbladder reaction, if you suffer from large gallstones, you will feel pain. According to Dr. Frank Jackson of the Jackson-Siegelbaum Gastrointestinal Hospital, reducing dietary fat can improve gallstone symptoms. For example, skinned light meat poultry instead of red meat and low-fat yogurt instead of butter or cooking oil. These changes can reduce gallbladder activity, thereby reducing the risk of disease. In addition, reducing dietary fat helps maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy.
Eat more fiber, increase dietary fiber by eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, which can improve digestion and alleviate gallbladder. According to mayoclinic.Com, pregnant women should eat four to five cups of fruit or vegetables a day. Add a handful of dried apricots to oatmeal or vitamin-rich vegetables to sandwiches, such as spinach and tomatoes, instead of cheese and mayonnaise. Dark fruits and vegetables, such as berries, kale and broccoli, also provide important nutrients such as folic acid and iron for the brain and organ development of babies. Proper hydration helps your body break down excess fibers and help transport nutrients you eat to your uterus. According to mayoclinic.com, pregnant women need about 10 glasses of liquid a day. Soda water and other sweet drinks are technically liquid drinks, but they also contain hundreds of calories of empty calories. Plus citrus fruit boiled water is a healthier option that can help you avoid extra sugar calories and caffeine. Eat Whole Food
Eat Whole Food
Choose Fresh Whole Food instead of Refined or Processed Food. For example, eat fresh spinach instead of canned buttered spinach and whole wheat bread instead of white bread. The University of Maryland Medical Center reports that reducing or eliminating highly processed foods containing preservatives, trans fats and other additives can alleviate gallstone symptoms. Packaged snacks, such as snack cakes, biscuits and French fries, are the main offenders of this kind of food. Instead, prepare your own snacks before you go out, such as apple slices and chickpea mashed tower sticks.
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