But some women can not digest milk properly. In people like this milk actually causes bloating, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.
The condition known as lactose intolerance. Lactose intolerance occurs when there is an adequate supply of lactase enzyme. Lactase needed to digest lactose or milk sugar.
Level of lactose intolerance varies, some people may still be able to drink a glass of milk without complaint, while others can not consume milk at all.
Here's how to treat and prevent lactose intolerance during pregnancy.
1. Eating or drinking dairy products in small portions but often, instead of directly consume in large portions.
For example, try just half a glass of milk, or eat cheese or thinly sliced ¼ cup grated cheese at a time.
2. Lactose more digestible when mixed with other foods, especially foods high in fiber such as wheat or cereals.
So you consume milk with cereal or eating cheese with bread.
3. Fill your calcium needs by eating yogurt or buttermilk. There are active cultures in yogurt called acidophilus. Acidophilus can help break down lactose
4. Look for lactose-free milk fortified with calcium in the supermarket
5. Dairy products are more closely associated with potentially larger milk causes lactose intolerance.
Types of cheese such as cheddar, parmesan, or Switzerland will be easier to digest lactose because more than half have been lost during processing.
6. Read food labels carefully. Only buy products dairy-free and lactose-free.
7. Get calcium from non-dairy. Calcium-fortified juice, salmon and sardines, tofu, broccoli, and calcium-fortified soy milk are some examples of them.
8. Milk is a major source of vitamin D. When lactose intolerant, you need to try other methods to get vitamin D.
If necessary take supplements containing vitamin D, eating cereal and bread, and drink soy milk or juice fortified vitamin D.
9. Take lactase in pill form every time you eat or drink dairy products. Consult a physician regarding the permissible dose.
10. Consult with your doctor about the possibility of taking calcium supplements taken during pregnancy safe.