The acidity is killing me at night, i cant even sleep properly. Im 28 weeks. Someone suggested tums but i dont want to take anything without knowing, is it ok in pregnancy?
I am still trying to conceive, but my bhabhi had horrible heartburn during her months. She said her doctor allowed her to take antacids occasionally but advised not to take them daily. Hope you feel better soon!
Yes, Tums are generally considered safe because they are just calcium, but don't overdo them. Honestly, a small cup of cold milk works much faster for pregnancy acidity. If it still doesn't go, just call your doctor and get a safe antacid prescribed.
Heartburn can be so uncomfortable, I completely feel you. Since IVF pregnancies are so delicate, my doctor always told me to check before taking any OTC pill, even Tums. Maybe try cold milk or fennel seeds first, and do call your gynac to be absolutely sure.
I had to manage my thyroid medication alongside severe acidity, so I was always very careful with what I took. Tums can sometimes interfere with how your body absorbs other medicines, so please check with your doctor in your next follow-up. Don't self-medicate without asking them first.
When I had bad acidity, my saas immediately made me drink cold kokum sharbat or coconut water. She didn't like me taking English medicines like Tums unless the doctor explicitly wrote it. Home remedies actually work quite well for mild burning!
Look, occasional Tums are fine, but don't make it a daily habit. Why don't you try eating smaller meals and not lying down immediately after eating? If the burning is too much, just message your doctor and ask for a proper syrup.
Oh god, I had severe acidity in my 2nd trimester and was so scared to take even one Tums! I kept thinking what if it affects the baby's development. My doctor eventually told me occasional ones are okay, but I mostly stuck to chewing on saunf or having cold milk because I was too anxious.
