Heartburn during pregnancy

Heartburn during pregnancy is a very common phenomenon, which is experienced by nearly 50% of the women in the world. Heartburn is actually bearable in the first and second trimester, but during the third trimester, when the baby has undergone a radical transformation in the size of the limbs and torso, it starts pressurizing the abdominal region, causing terrible discomfort to the pregnant women. Due to this, the food which you have just eaten, along with the stomach acid, are all thrown up from the stomach and to your throat.

[edit] Role of hormones in heartburn and indigestion

The other cause of heartburn in pregnant women is the presence of hormones in that period of time. The excessive accumulation of such hormones can lead to terrible indigestion. The functionality of such hormones is to soothe your smooth muscles, whereby, the stomach acid starts escaping from your abdomen. The muscles are actually meant to be tense, so that they can hold the stomach acid and accumulate them for the dissolution of the ingested food. The hormone primarily responsible for such an act in your body is called progesterone. The secretion of this hormone is the responsibility of the placenta.

[edit] What to eat to avoid pregnancy heartburn

Heartburn can be countered and eradicated with the help of a few pregnancy diet tips.

Avoid fatty foods

During the period of pregnancy, try and avoid food that has a very high percentage of fat or lipids.

Avoid spicy foods

Avoid spicy foods, as they can cause inflammation in the mucous membrane of the intestinal wall, resulting in the wall being exposed to the searing effect of the stomach acid. This phenomena is actually called acid reflux and when this acid is undergoing a movement towards your chest, it is then you feel the sensation of burning in your chest, which is termed as heartburn. Researchers have found that pregnant women can crave spicy food which is the main reason that a significant percentage of women experience heartburn during pregnancy.

[edit] Home remedies for pregnancy heartburn

• Laying down immediately after a meal can aggravate heartburn. This can be very challenging for you^{[bad style]}, as you^{[bad style]} are constantly tired during your pregnancy, but it is a helpful technique.
• Wearing loose clothing can help remedy the effects of heartburn.
• Carbonated drinks and coffee are known to enhance indigestion; a precursor to heartburn.

Baking soda recipe for heartburn

In case you^{[bad style]} do experience severe heartburn and there is baking soda in your^{[bad style]} kitchen, then mix healthy proportions of baking soda with water and drink it immediately. This natural remedy can actually give you^{[bad style]} the desired relief from your^{[bad style]} heartburn within a matter of moments.

Apple cider remedy for heartburn'

Alternatively, you^{[bad style]} could also try apple cider vinegar, which is also a proven remedy in countering heartburn^{[citation needed]}. Mix 2 ½ tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with 10 ounces of water and drink it. You^{[bad style]} will get immediate relief from heartburn.

Heartburn is not a disease, only a condition that can be treated fairly easily. Excessive heartburn can be an indication of something serious, so be sure to see your doctor^{[editorializing]}.

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