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Knowing the common factors of heartburn can help you keep acid at bay. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure.
Pregnancy, of course, is a major cause of heartburn. Stomach acid is pushed into your throat as your uterus grows, putting pressure on your stomach.
Hormones don't help matters either. They loosen the valve that connects your stomach and oesophagus, allowing acid to flow back up more easily.
While there is nothing you can do to completely prevent heartburn during pregnancy, there are a few things you can do to help prevent it:
- Avoid lying down after eating. It can be tempting to take a nap after a meal, but if you want to avoid heartburn, don't. Instead, consider taking a nap in a vertical recliner.
- Don't eat anything before bed. In addition to keeping you awake at night, avoid eating anything for three hours after bedtime.
- Stand up at night. It's hard enough to sleep soundly during pregnancy without adding acid reflux to the mix. Standing up as you fall asleep to neutralize the acid will help reduce heartburn at night.
- Dress comfortably. When it comes to preventing heartburn, tight clothes aren't your friend, especially during pregnancy. Wear supportive, but not restrictive clothing.
- Avoid hot, sour, or fried foods. Think about the following questions: Is it worth doubling up in pain afterwards for those greasy crisps? (It's unlikely.) If you want to avoid the risk, avoid all fatty and rich foods. Not only will this help prevent heartburn, but it will also ensure that your baby is getting the vitamins and minerals she needs to stay healthy in the womb.
- Drink plenty of water between meals. It's time to adjust your eating habits if you like to sip your drink between bites. Drinking drinks with meals can make heartburn symptoms worse, so if you're thirsty during dinner, take small sips.
- Eat small meals, but more frequently. Your pregnant belly doesn't appreciate being bombarded with a large amount of food to process all at once. Eat several small meals throughout the day rather than three large ones to relieve your stomach.
- Eat slowly. If you eat these small meals all at once, you will avoid spacing them out. Eating too fast can cause acid reflux, so take your time and enjoy your meal.
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