Super bloated

Hi mommas, posting anonymously.

I’m currently 22 weeks pregnant, and lately I’ve been experiencing severe bloating and feeling extremely full even after just a few bites of food. My stomach suddenly feels very tight and hard, mostly in the upper abdomen / above the belly button, usually after eating, and it can last for a few hours.

This has happened several times over the past week. It’s not really painful, but it’s very uncomfortable, and sometimes it triggers panic or a claustrophobic feeling because of the pressure. I also had a mild headache near the upper neck once, but it went away quickly. I’m still able to have bowel movements.

No bleeding, no severe pain, no vomiting — just bloating, fullness, pressure, and anxiety because of how uncomfortable it feels.

Has anyone experienced something similar during pregnancy?

What helped you manage it or feel better?

Thank you so much 🤍