Every night after dinner I get this burning feeling in chest, its bohot uncomfortable. Im 7 months. Why does this happen so much in pregnancy, is it the baby pushing up or hormones? someone explain pls.
Oh god, the heartburn was so bad I felt like a fire-breathing dragon! It happens because pregnancy hormones relax your stomach valve, plus the baby squishes your stomach. Honestly, sleeping upright with three pillows was my only savior, even though I got zero sleep anyway!
It's because of progesterone relaxing your digestive muscles and your growing uterus pushing acid upwards. Avoid lying down immediately after meals and eat smaller, frequent portions. A glass of cold milk works wonders to soothe it instantly.
My sister had terrible heartburn during her pregnancy, and she said it was because the baby was growing and pressing against her stomach. She used to have cold cucumber slices and small sips of water. I am just learning all these tips for when we conceive, hope it helps you!
I don't want to give any medical advice, but for me, spicy food and tea were the biggest culprits for my heartburn. I completely cut them out and started having small meals throughout the day. It didn't go away completely, but it made my days much more bearable.
I had severe acid reflux and was so scared to take any medicine because of my previous miscarriage. My doctor reassured me it's just the hormones and suggested natural ways like chewing fennel seeds (saunf) and eating small meals. If it gets too painful, please ask your doctor for pregnancy-safe antacids.
Heartburn is one of the most common complaints here, and it's completely normal due to hormonal shifts slowing down digestion. Try drinking tender coconut water or cold milk, they are excellent natural remedies. Also, try to finish your dinner at least two hours before sleeping.
