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Natural remedies to ease pregnancy-related heartburn symptoms
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Ever experienced heartburn? I did with Willow, it was horrific from 37 weeks onwards!
It looks something like…
Burning in the sternum
Pain in upper abdomen
Indigestion
Difficulty swallowing and regurgitation
Chronic cough
Sore throat
Heartburn is extremely common during pregnancy, with estimates that up to 80% of women experience it at some stage! The severity of heartburn increases during pregnancy and generally resolves itself after birth. This may be a result of increasing upwards pressure on the stomach caused by a growing babe!
Eating small, frequent meals
Chewing food well
Avoiding caffeine, tomatoes, and chocolate (I know it's hard but it’s worth it!)
Avoiding drinking anything in large amounts with meals
Avoid eating within a few hours of bedtime
Avoid drinking peppermint tea/eating peppermint (lowers oesophageal sphincter)
Chewing gum 30 minutes before meals – to aid in saliva production and alkalise the oesophagus (reduces acidity)
Apple cider vinegar diluted in water after a meal
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