How to help acid reflux during pregnancy?
I'm in my second trimester and the acid reflux has become unbearable. It's worse after dinner and makes it so hard to sleep. What can I do to help acid reflux during pregnancy?
I'm in my second trimester and the acid reflux has become unbearable. It's worse after dinner and makes it so hard to sleep. What can I do to help acid reflux during pregnancy?
I used to panic thinking something was seriously wrong with my baby because of the intense chest burn. But my doctor assured me it is completely normal due to pregnancy hormones. Eating smaller, frequent meals and using an extra pillow to elevate my head solved it for me.
Bahut takleef hoti hai pregnancy mein acidity se. Try drinking cold milk in small sips, it really cools down the chest burning instantly. Don't lie down right after eating, walk a little bit in the room.
During my pregnancy, dealing with thyroid issues and acid reflux together was quite a task. Make sure you are taking your prenatal vitamins and thyroid medication on empty stomach as advised, and check with your gynecologist for safe antacids instead of self-medicating.
Avoiding spicy, oily, and heavy fried foods is very important to manage pregnancy heartburn. Incorporate cooling foods like fresh cucumbers, coconut water, and a bowl of curd into your daily diet. It naturally keeps the stomach acids in check.
My wife tracked her meals on an app and found a direct link between spicy dinners and late-night reflux. Keeping an active log of your food triggers can help you avoid the bad days. Also, try to finish your dinner at least 3 hours before going to sleep.
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I was researching this for my sister and found out that the pregnancy hormone progesterone relaxes the stomach valve, which lets the acid escape upward. It seems like a very common biological thing, and simple tricks like chewing fennel seeds (saunf) can help a lot.
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