During pregnancy, there are many hormonal changes in the body of women, due to which many problems start to arise in the body. Indigestion, also known as heartburn or acid reflux, is a common problem in women during pregnancy. This problem is caused due to hormonal changes and putting pressure on the baby’s stomach. During pregnancy, women are very worried due to heartburn.
Due to lifestyle and eating habits, this problem troubles women more in pregnancy. Let us know what are the symptoms of heartburn problem and how they can be controlled.
Symptoms of Indigestion and Heartburn: Burning or pain in the chest, feeling of fullness in the chest, feeling heavy or bloated, belching, feeling sick, food coming into the mouth. These symptoms usually appear soon after eating or drinking. By the way, women can have this problem at any time in 9 months of pregnancy. The symptoms of this problem can be reduced by making changes in diet and lifestyle. Let us know how to prevent indigestion and heartburn.
Take diet in a healthy way: It is often seen that when our stomach is more full then only we have to face the problem of indigestion. During pregnancy, you may crave for more food which is not good for you and your baby’s health. Eat a healthy diet during pregnancy and avoid unnecessary food.
Change your eating habits: You can control the problems of indigestion or heartburn by changing your eating habits. Instead of eating more food 3 times a day, you should eat small meals several times. Do not eat anything 3 hours before sleeping at night. Cut down on caffeinated drinks, spicy or fatty foods in the diet.
Sit upright while eating: Sit up straight while eating. This will not put pressure on your stomach. The way you sit and sleep can also give you relief from indigestion.
Quit Smoking: Smoking during pregnancy can cause indigestion. Drugs can harm you and your baby’s health. Smoking causes stomach acid to build up more quickly.
When to see a doctor: Even after making changes in diet and lifestyle, symptoms of indigestion and acidity are present in the body, then you need to consult a doctor.
Follow these steps to avoid acidity:
- Consume curd in the diet.
- Drink milk mixed with milk.
- Eat almonds in breakfast.
- Eat pineapple or papaya.
- You can also try some ginger.
- Chew sugar free chewing gum.
- Take medicine from a doctor.