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Heartburn

By Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, About.com

Hormones released during pregnancy allow the softening of the sphincter between the esophagus and stomach. This lets stomach acids back up into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation. This may also occur in the latter months of pregnancy as your baby pushes all of your organs upward.


Suggestions:


  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals
  • Remain upright for an hour after eating, lying down can irritate the problem
  • Eating yogurt or drinking milk can help
  • Avoid spicy or greasy foods
  • Try a tablespoon of honey in a glass of warm milk
  • Papaya or papaya tablets

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