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Heartburn Relief In Pregnancy :

Looking for heartburn relief in pregnancy?

You may be experiencing heartburn in early pregnancy or later part of pregnancy. Usually heartburn stops (if it started because of pregnancy) after the baby is born. But still, heartburn during pregnancy brings you discomfort. You want to enjoy your pregnancy; but heartburn can get in the way.

So you have to look for getting relief from heartburn during pregnancy. Heartburn is a symptom of indigestion. So we look to reduce that indigestion.

Here are a few things to get pregnancy heartburn relief.


Food habits for pregnacy heartburn Relief:


  • Avoid eating foods that cause heartburn. Some of the foods are: chocolates, tomatoes, mustard. Observe what foods cause you heartburn and avoid them.
  • Avoid alcohol. Alcohol relaxes LES.
  • Avoid drinking caffeine containing drinks such as tea, colas and coffee. Caffeine relaxes the LES and lets the acid get in the esophagus (food pipe).
  • Drink water, plenty of water, juices and other fluids in between meals. But it is better not to drink them during meals. That is do not eat and drink together.
  • Drink milk.
  • Avoid eating fatty / fried foods. Go slow on spicy foods.

    • Eating habits for relieving heartburn:


  • Eat smaller meals. Big meals can put the pressure on the LES. It is better to eat 4-5 small meals than 2-3 large meals.
  • Eat slowly and chew your food well. You are likely to eat less and feel satisfied too. This will help in reducing the burden on the digestive system.
  • Do not eat just before going to bed. Eat your meal at least 2-3 hours before bedtime.







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