Heartburn in pregnancy

Heartburn and acid in pregnancy. Why give me heartburn in pregnancy? It is very common during pregnancy discomfort is experienced as heartburn and indigestion.

• Heartburn occur because the valve that connects the stomach and esophagus that relaxes and allows stomach acid invade the esophagus and irritate it.

• Indigestion becomes more frequent as the pregnancy progresses because the womb presses the stomach and does not allow empty properly. In addition, high levels of progesterone cause slower digestion and the stomach takes longer to empty.

Tips from the heartburn and acidity:

• Have a glass of water when you begin to feel symptoms.

• Avoid lying down or bending over after eating.

• Eat at least two hours before bedtime.

• Chew gum after eating, as this stimulates the salivary glands and saliva helps neutralize acid.

• Drink an infusion of anise (anise add two teaspoons in a cup of boiling water. Let stand for 10 minutes and then drink it).