Remedy For Heartburn During Pregnancy

The best remedy for heartburn during pregnancy is to avoid getting it altogether. Yes, I know that sounds difficult however it is certainly possible to take a number of precautions so you minimize your chance of developing heartburn while you are pregnant.

There is no doubt that heartburn can make pregnancy even more tiring and uncomfortable that it may already be for you.

Fortunately there are some things you can do to minimize the risk of heartburn, and to remedy it if it does happen to occur.

Number 1 Tip: Don’t eat or drink anything that makes you feel 'queasy' or uncomfortable.

For example, carbonated soft drinks, alcohol (not good whilst pregnant anyway), chocolate, caffeine products, greasy foods and spicy foods.

These trigger foods and beverages will vary between people, but these are the ones which are most likely to cause heartburn.

Avoiding these products is one of the best remedies for heartburn whilst pregnant.

Number 2 Tip: Avoid large sized meals. Stick to smaller portions on a regular basis.

Otherwise known as 'grazing'. Basically this means eat 5 or 6 smaller meals per day rather than 3 large ones.

This is a great remedy for heartburn whether you are already suffering from it or not.

Smaller meals are more easily digested, so this tip is actually an excellent habit to get into whether you are pregnant or not.

Number 3 Tip: Sleep on an elevated pillow. When your body is elevated as you sleep, stomach acids stay contained in their proper spot.

You should feel better when you wake up once you get used to this position. There is no need to entirely sit up, just consider using an extra pillow or two.

Number 4 Tip: Ensure your clothes are not tight.

You should be avoiding tight clothing whilst pregnant anyway, but take special note of anything that may be tight around the waist and chest area - for example your bra or elastic pants.

This can actually trigger and worsen heartburn, so loose clothes are a must.

There is no one remedy for heartburn during pregnancy, but taking note of these tips is a good way to minimize the risk of developing this irritating problem.

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