Heartburn And Pregnancy: Is That Why Everyone Says You're Glowing?
It's normal for and pregnancy to happen together, even if you have never gotten before. The growing baby is pressing on your internal organs so all of your plumbing is a bit upset. You've probably also noticed a need to run to the bathroom a lot more. But even when the little tyke is really little, just the hormonal changes your body goes through during pregnancy can be enough to trigger a attack.
Symptoms
Heartburn and pregnancy feels like any other kind of heartburn, acid indigestion or alcohol heartburn. You feel a tremendous burning up your throat and sometimes in the back of your moth. Often, you might vomit a little. Often the burning will go all the way down to where your heart is, hence where the name comes from. Both and pregnancy last up until the baby is finally born.
Things You Can And Can't Do
Although and pregnancy related discomfort like morning sickness and swollen ankles are normal, you are not held completely at its mercy. There are many things you can do to ease the discomforts of both and pregnancy. Please do not use this article in place of your doctor's instructions.
If you haven’t already, you must stop drinking alcohol and smoking – for the benefit of your and pregnancy. Both alcohol and smoking (alone or in combination) act as muscle relaxants, even with your digestive system, causing the stomach to spill acid back up your esophagus.
You also need to bend at your knees instead of bending over at your waist. The former position doesn’t put any pressure on your belly. Keeping that in mind, you need to wear looser clothing, too. Try not to gain more weight than your doctor recommends, as the extra fat will press on your innards.
Some pregnant women helped ease their by chewing gum after they ate. The theory is that the saliva made by the gum chewing helps push the stomach acid down. This doesn't work for everyone, but it's certainly worth a try. If you could not eat two hours before lying down, that helps the gum work even more.
What About Drugs?
Any medicine – over the counter, prescription or even alternative therapies like aromatherapy – must be approved by your doctor before you can take them, less you risk harming your baby. The over the counter antacid Tums is generally recommended for pregnant women, but again, you need to check with your doctor to be sure.
By Bob B Taylor
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