ye acid reflux is killing me yaar, especially at night when i lie down. im 6 months now and it feels like burning right up to my throat. how do u all manage it?
Personally, cold milk and chewing on a little bit of saunf after meals worked wonders for my reflux. I didn't want to take any medicines unless absolutely necessary, so these natural tips were my go-to.
I tracked my symptoms on my pregnancy app and noticed a pattern—heavy dinners were causing major reflux. My app suggested having 5-6 small meals instead of 3 big ones, and cold milk at night really saved me.
Acid reflux is so annoying! I found that doing light walking for 15 minutes after dinner, as allowed by my doctor, really helped digest the food. Avoid lying down immediately after eating, and do basic prenatal stretches if your doctor permits.
My toddler is 2 now, but I still remember that horrible burning throat in my third trimester. Honestly, it goes away the minute the baby is born! Till then, just sleep with a double pillow and avoid spicy food, you will get through this.
As a foodie, giving up spicy biryani was so tough, but the reflux was real! I started having smaller portions of my favorite foods during the day, and kept a glass of cold milk handy for the night. You don't have to starve, just eat small amounts frequently.
When you are working, managing reflux is so hard during meetings. I started keeping a bottle of cold coconut water and some almonds at my desk. Small, quick bites every two hours kept the acidity away without taking much time.
My doctor explained that the pregnancy hormone progesterone relaxes the stomach valve, causing acid to splash up. She advised me to finish dinner 3 hours before sleeping and prescribed a safe antacid when it got too severe. Do ask your gynac if it doesn't get better.
