Im only around 8 weeks and already feeling a burning thing after meals, didnt expect it this early. Is this heartburn or something else? When does it usually start for most people?
Mine started around the second trimester, but hormonal shifts can cause it early too. Since I had thyroid issues, I was already visiting my gynac regularly and she gave me safe antacids. Definitely mention it during your regular checkup.
Honestly, heartburn can hit you anytime, but it gets really bad in the third trimester when the baby pushes your stomach. Don't lie down immediately after eating and keep dinner light.
Heartburn typically peaks in the late second and third trimesters due to progesterone relaxing the valve. Try to avoid eating 2 hours before bed and sleep with your head elevated. If it's too severe, ask your gynac for a safe syrup.
I felt this burning sensation in my throat around week 16, and it was so uncomfortable. I used to cry sometimes because I couldn't sleep. Eating small, frequent meals really saved me during those days.
