Heartburn is fairly common for pregnant women with about 1 in 4 reporting it daily! If you are in your third trimester that number goes up to 80%!
Most pregnant women are already uncomfortable enough but having Heartburn is NO FUN!
Heartburn brings an uncomfortable feeling of burning and warmth behind the breastbone (sternum) and usually occurs after meals, when lying down, or at night while sleeping. Heartburn isn’t a heart condition; it’s a digestive system problem which is often the result of meals, posture or other triggers.
Here Are 2 Key Steps You Can Take to NATURALLY Reduce Those Nasty Symptoms
Key # 1: Heartburn occurs mostly in the evening after a meal, or eating a specific food-type. It can also occur after a meal that is eaten too close to bed time; or a meal that is rushed.
Simply by avoiding the triggering food-type (fatty foods, chocolate, milk products, mint and spicy or acidic foods; reducing portion sizes, and allowing several hours after eating before bedtime, can reduce symptoms significantly.
Key # 2: A healthier lifestyle will make a big difference in how you feel. Caffeine, alcohol and cigarettes, which should be eliminated during pregnancy anyway, are likely triggers of Heartburn symptoms. Lack of exercise may also increase changes of indigestion, Heartburn and Acid Reflux Symptoms.
Avoiding or reducing alcohol and caffeine consumption; wearing lose fitting clothing; getting some exercise (for pregnant women only upon advice from your doctor); and maintaining an overall healthy diet and weight are all great ways to Naturally reduce or eliminate Heartburn symptoms.
Heartburn in pregnancy is very treatable and lifestyle modifications are usually the only treatment needed by many individuals. Symptoms are often relieved by treatment in just a few hours or less. If you are having Heartburn every day, starting treatment will usually relieve the symptoms in a few days.
Be sure to check with your doctor when undertaking any Diet or Lifestyle changes, especially during pregnancy.
Originally posted 2009-11-06 18:42:13. Republished by Old Post Promoter
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