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
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