Pregnancy heartburn
Heartburn during pregnancy is a burning sensation just behind your breastbone and you may also bring up some stomach acid into your mouth.
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Heartburn during pregnancy is a burning sensation just behind your breastbone and you may also bring up some stomach acid into your mouth. It can happen when you lie down, cough, strain when passing a stool, or lift something heavy.
Early in pregnancy, the muscular valve at the entrance to your stomach relaxes under the influence of progesterone. This allows stomach acid to flow up into your oesophagus, causing a burning feeling. Later in pregnancy, your baby can press up on your stomach, forcing the contents back into the oesophagus.
Eat small meals so that your stomach is never too full. Sleep propped up with several pillows. Drink a glass of milk at bedtime to help to neutralize stomach acid. Your doctor may also suggest or prescribe antacids, and these are safe to take throughout your pregnancy.
Posted 04.05.2011
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