How do you deal with heart burn?
By ersmommy1
@ersmommy1 (12587)
United States
September 10, 2008 9:25am CST
I am pregnant. I am staying away from almost if not all of the things I know give me heart burn. I have tums and Mylanta. Nothing seems to work. It is pretty bad when milk isn't even safe. Any suggestions?
4 responses
@DaddyOfTheRose (2934)
• United States
2 Oct 08
No. I can't think of a one that really matters. Sorry for you, hope it passes.
@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
18 Sep 08
Have you ask your doctor to suggest something? I have heard that heartburn while pregnant means your baby will be born with alot of hair. I read that chewing gum for 30 minutes after eating will help in lowering the acid in your stomach since chewing gum produces more saliva The pure action of chewing gum or similar substances causes the body to produce saliva. Saliva is the body's natural defense against the stomach acids, so this extra saliva produced from the action of chewing gum is useful in neutralizing the acids in the stomach. The less acid in the stomach, then the less there is to flow back into the esophagus and cause heartburn. Also I found a free ebook on heartburn remedies.
http://www.home-remedies-for-heartburn.com/Natural_heartburn_cure_free_ebook_download.html
Found this little tidbit also. Relief for mom
Indigestion and Heartburn
Your growing uterus puts the squeeze on your stomach, causing heartburn. When this happens, stomach contents back up your esophagus, creating a burning sensation. Eat several small meals a day, so your stomach does not get over-full. Eat slowly, chewing food thoroughly. Drink a cup of hot water with a tablespoon of lemon juice before every meal. Avoid greasy or spicy food, chocolate, soft drinks, and gas-producing foods such as cabbage or beans.
Consult your clinician as to whether an over-the-counter acid reliever may help – like calcium carbonate tablets (TUMS). This is also a good way to supplement calcium in your diet.
Be sure to have severe heartburn evaluated, especially if it lasts for a few days. Gallbladder irritation, infection and sometimes appendicitis can share many of the same symptoms. If you have a persistent fever, or an especially tender area – or nagging discomfort - in your upper or lower abdomen, accompanied by nausea and indigestion – this may need further medical evaluation.
Hope this or someone else's post helps.
@lilybug (21107)
• United States
11 Sep 08
Welcome to my world! I had terrible morning sickness that was made worse by major heartburn with both of my kids. Here is a link to an article I found with a few ways of preventing heartburn.
http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Natural-Cures-To-Stop-Your-Heartburn-During-Pregnancy&id=402927
@lkoenig07 (289)
• United States
16 Sep 08
I had really bad heartburn when I was pregnant; most of the time it just made me throw up, because there wasn't much I could do for it as well. I just took Tums & drank milk. Other than that, maybe you can talk to your dr. and she can prescribe you something.




