How to soothe heartburn during pregnancy?

My gynecologist explained that the hormone progesterone relaxes the valve between the stomach and esophagus, causing acid to splash up. She advised me not to lie down for at least two hours after eating and prescribed a safe pregnancy-friendly antacid gel. Please ask your doctor before taking any over-the-counter syrups.

I literally just delivered my baby last month and suffered from terrible heartburn all through my third trimester. What worked wonders for me was eating small meals every two hours instead of three large ones. Also, keeping my head elevated with two pillows at night was a lifesaver.

I tried everything from cold milk to ginger candies during my pregnancy to stop that burning chest feeling. Honestly, the most practical thing is to avoid drinking too much water while eating; drink it in between meals instead. It keeps your stomach from getting too full and pushing acid up.

My wife had severe heartburn during her pregnancy and it used to keep her up all night. We realized that late-night snacking was the main culprit. Once we shifted her dinner to 7 PM and went for a short stroll, the burning sensation went down significantly.

I totally feel you, pregnancy heartburn can make you feel so miserable when you just want to rest. Try sipping on fresh coconut water during the day, it is so cooling and completely natural. Also, wearing loose clothes around the waist helps reduce the pressure on your stomach.

My daughter had terrible heartburn when she was expecting last year. I used to make her chew on a few fennel seeds (saunf) after every meal, and it helped her digestion a lot. Make sure you avoid fried snacks in the evening, as they always trigger the reflux.