Severe acid reflux can lead to malnutrition, which can be dangerous to a pregnant mother and dangerous to a growing fetus. Because of that, it is critical that women who suffer from acid reflux during their pregnancies seek treatment for this disorder for their safety and for the safety of their babies. During pregnancy, the levels of hormones estrogen and progesterone are increased, in order for the pregnancy to be maintained. Continue reading →
Throughout pregnancy you and your doctor will need to work together to help prevent and treat acid reflux as effectively as possible, while keeping the amount of medication taken to a minimum. One way to do this is to keep a close eye on your diet and avoid foods that have been shown to trigger acid reflux. That may mean giving up or moderating some of your favorite things (a difficult task at the best of times, not to mention when your body’s cravings have you in a choke hold! Continue reading →
Throughout pregnancy you and your doctor will need to work together to help prevent and treat acid reflux as effectively as possible, while keeping the amount of medication taken to a minimum. One way to do this is to keep a close eye on your diet and avoid foods that have been shown to trigger acid reflux. That may mean giving up or moderating some of your favorite things (a difficult task at the best of times, not to mention when your body’s cravings have you in a choke hold! Continue reading →
Most women experience heartburn in pregnancy and it can become frequent. Learn how to relieve heartburn and pregnancy symptoms with lifestyle changes, which aggravate the heartburn. Continue reading →
