Heartburn Remedies During Pregnancy That Can Help Relieve Your Pregnancy Heartburn Misery!
By Hannah Bajor, C.N.M.,M.S.N.
Heartburn relief during is a common concern many pregnant women have. Read on to see what you what heartburn remedies during are available.

What causes early heartburn?
Heartburn in early is a common complaint. The hormone progesterone is released as soon a woman becomes pregnant and can cause many early symptoms which include heartburn. Progesterone causes relaxation of the cardiac sphincter of the stomach which is the muscle between the stomach and the esophagus (food pipe). Relaxation of this muscle allows for some gastric acid and food to flow backwards and re-enter the esophagus (food pipe). Gastric acid irritates the lining of the esophagus causing a burning sensation in the center of the chest called heartburn.

As your baby grows bigger and takes up more room in the abdominal area, the stomach itself is displaced and squashed. The growing uterus can permanently press on the cardiac sphincter of the stomach and allow gastric juices and food to constantly leak back into the esophagus (wind pipe) which may cause severe heartburn during pregnancy.

Heartburn remedies during pregnancy:
Heartburn relief during can be achieved by eating yogurt or drinking a glass of milk.

Try a tablespoon of honey in a glass of warm milk for heartburn relief.

Eat smaller more frequent meals throughout the day rather than three large meals.

Avoid spicy, greasy, fatty foods, peppers and tomatoes produce extra gastric acid causing heartburn.

Avoid foods that relax the cardiac sphincter of the stomach such as alcohol, peppermint, garlic, and chocolate.

Avoid eating for at least two hours before going to bed.

Do not lie down after eating to prevent the food from the stomach flowing back into your esophagus causing heartburn.

Mild over-the-counter

antacids such as Mylanta or Tums may prove helpful in relieving heartburn symptom.

If your heartburn symptoms are severe or accompanied by headache or swelling (especially if you are later on in pregnancy) consult with your health care provider immediately as you may have pre-eclampsia of pregnancy.

Sleeping with extra pillows under your head to keep your stomach lower than your esophagus (food pipe) works very well to give you a better start to the day and a better nights sleep.

One of the most effective heartburn remedies during is to try to prevent heartburn developing in the first place. The healthier you are prior and the healthier you eat during can have a direct correlation to the amount of symptoms you have. Supplement with a high quality vitamins, mineral and antioxidants prior and during will correct many misalignments within the body, and encourage the stomach to produce the right amount of gastric acid that you body needs for digestion.

Pregnancy can be an extraordinary experience for a woman. It is far more than growing a baby and dealing with issues like heartburn. has a huge emotional, mental, spiritual, and energetic side to it. The more you understand these aspects, the easier and less symptomatic your will be. Learning how to connect with the emotions of your unborn child will allow you to enhance your experience and surrender to its normal physiological process.

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