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Why? When a woman becomes pregnant, her placenta begins to produce more of the hormone progesterone. Who coats the lining of the uterus, help muscles relax the uterus, in order to raise the baby. Unfortunately, it also relaxes the valve between the stomach and esophagus. When this spincter muscle is relaxed, food and gastric acid reflux can back up into the esophagus and throat. Later during pregnancy, as your body changes and your baby grows and begins to push more about your organs, its position is likely to make heartburn worse! Putting more pressure on your stomach causes stomach contents back into the esophagus. Yes, causing more heartburn.

Although you may not be able to completely eliminate heartburn, there are several things you can do to help relieve discomfort and the repetition of heartburn.

Try the following:

• Do not eat foods that trigger heartburn YOU. Many people suggest not to eat foods that are known to cause heartburn (like chocolate, citrus fruits and juices, tomatoes, mustard, vinegar, mint products, and spicy, extremely spicy, fried and fatty foods). A bit much to ask someone who is pregnant right? Rather pay attention to what you have eaten before heartburn and avoid it.
• Do not drink caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol. They can relax and ERP to allow acid reflux into the esophagus. You must be absolutely limiting caffeine and alcohol for other reasons as well during pregnancy.
• Do not eat big meals. Eat several small meals throughout the day instead. Also better for your diet.
• Do not rush through the meal. Take time to eat. In this way, your diet has failed. Do not go straight to bed. Wait at least three hours in order to digest food while sitting in your seat.
• Sleep on your head and shoulders propped up. This allows gravity to work in your favor.
• Do not Slouch. Sit upright in a comfortable chair keeping the pressure on your stomach.
• Do not wear tight clothes. Wear comfortable clothing maternity that do not put pressure on you.
• Chewing gum after meals. Chewing gum stimulates the salivary glands, which can neutralize the acid.

You should always consult your doctor before taking any over-the-counter remedies, but there are a few choices that can help. Some burns relief such as Tums, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, or Gaviscon may prove useful.