Heartburn during Pregnancy!

Causes and Remedies for Heartburn During Pregnancy:

Causes of Heartburn:

1. Pregnancy Hormone Progesterone:

• This hormone relaxes the muscle that closes the food pipe, making it harder for it to function properly.
• The muscle or valve doesn't close when it should, causing food and acid to flow back up into the esophagus.

2. Growing Baby and Uterus:

• As pregnancy progresses, increased pressure on the stomach leads to more backflow of food into the food pipe.
• This makes heartburn worse.

3. Foods that Increase Heartburn:

• Tea, coffee
• Fatty foods
• Chocolate
• Citrus foods (e.g., oranges, lemons)
• Spicy foods
• Alcohol

4. Foods to Avoid:

• Avoiding these foods can help manage heartburn during pregnancy.

Source:- 

1. https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/related-conditions/common-symptoms/indigestion-and-heartburn/ 

2. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/staying-healthy-during-pregnancy/pregnancy-and-heartburn