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Heartburn affects around eight percent of women at some point in their pregnancy. Here are some simple steps you can take to relieve heartburn without harming your unborn baby.

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Pregnancy can be a happy time in a woman’s life but it can also bring on new and challenging symptoms. One medical condition commonly experienced by women during pregnancy is heartburn. Heartburn affects around eight percent of women at some point during their pregnancy giving rise to burning sensations in the throat and esophagus, an acid taste in the mouth, and even chest pain in some cases. If you happen to be one of women experiencing this uncomfortable sensation, there are safe ways to relieve heartburn during pregnancy.

What causes heartburn during pregnancy to occur? There several reasons that pregnancy makes heartburn more likely to occur. The expanding abdominal cavity during pregnancy puts back pressure on the flap that separates the stomach from the esophagus. When this flap is weakened by excessive abdominal pressure, acid from the stomach can travel backwards into the esophagus and throat. Hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy also play an important role.

If you’re experiencing heartburn during pregnancy, you may hesitate to use any form of treatment due to the potential for harming the unborn fetus. Fortunately, there are a variety of simple, natural measures you can take to relieve heartburn during pregnancy. For one thing, it’s important to alter the size of your meals. Instead of eating two to three large meals a day, eat five smaller meals during the day. This can significantly reduce symptoms of heartburn by preventing the stomach from over expanding and putting back pressure on the esophageal flap. Time your meals so you don’t eat within several hours of bedtime since lying in the recumbent position can bring on symptoms. It may also help to prop your head up on two pillows so you’re not lying flat in bed. Be sure to avoid foods that may trigger symptoms such as caffeine, certain spices, and tomato products.

If symptoms develop despite the above precautions, it’s safe to use a calcium based antacid. They are safe for treatment of heartburn during pregnancy and are widely available at your local drugstore. Avoid using over the counter Gaviscon or any other magnesium trisilicate product which can cause fetal kidney damage. You should also avoid using baking soda which causes the blood to become too alkaline and can result in excess fluid being retained.

If heartburn during pregnancy becomes a chronic problem and doesn’t respond to natural

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