Tips to prevent heartburn during pregnancy

Tips to prevent heartburn during pregnancy
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Tips to prevent heartburn during pregnancy

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Acid Reflux During Pregnancy

In the first three months, your body produces the hormone progesterone, which can cause the muscle that closes your stomach to relax, resulting in acid reflux. In the second and third trimester, the increased pressure in your abdominal cavity causes stomach acid to flow into your esophagus. Fortunately, there are things you can do.

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What should you not eat?

Fatty and fried foods: Eating fatty foods causes more stomach acid to be produced, and also slows down digestion, which means the acid stays in your stomach longer. Eat light meals spread out over the day.

Coffee, tea and energizing drinks: Caffeine and theine can cause the sphincter that separates your esophagus from your stomach to relax, making it easier for stomach acid to rise.

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Carbonated beverages: Carbonated drinks can make you feel bloated and they also impact the functioning of the sphincter muscle.

Citrus fruits: The acid in citrus fruits can help with morning sickness, but unfortunately that acid also ends up in your stomach…

What to do about reflux?

Don't eat right before going to bed, and a nap after lunch is also not a good idea. It is better to let your stomach rest for a while after a meal before you lie down. You can also put your head a little higher, so that your stomach acid has a harder time flowing back into the esophagus.

Make sure your clothes are not too tight, so that your stomach is not compressed and you can move freely. Movement also promotes your digestion and stimulates bowel movements.

Are you still experiencing problems? Then an antacid can provide relief. Rennie's antacids are – as long as you follow the instructions in the package insert – suitable for use during pregnancy, as they only work locally.

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Sources:
https://www.uzleuven.be
https://www.rennie.nl

Last updated: June 2023