How to Deal with Heartburn During Pregnancy
Solving acid reflux when you are pregnant
My baby has a full head of hair
While some mommies are willing to endure discomfort in hopes that the myth of “heartburn = a baby with a head full of hair” is true (it’s not), heartburn has the potential to seriously affect the health of a pregnancy. The good news is that there are several safe and effective options for management.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Heartburn, also known as acid reflux or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), commonly accompanies a bun in the oven due to the hormonal changes in pregnancy and the increased abdominal pressure from an enlarging uterus. The extra stomach acid can worsen nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
Additionally, stomach acid problems do not always manifest as a “burning pain climbing up your throat.” During pregnancy, symptoms like decreased appetite, feeling full quickly, or feeling queasy can be related to excessive stomach acid. When pregnant women avoid eating or drinking enough water, this can lead to poor nutrition that may affect babies’ growth and put mothers at risk for fainting/injury.
