Some of The Home Remedies to Follow are:

1. Avoid raw onions, garlic.
2. Limit your intake of carbonated beverages.
3. Don’t drink too much citrus juice.
4. Consider eating less chocolate.
5. Always try to sleep on the left side.

Meal Plan to Relieve Heart Burn During Pregnancy:

• 1 cup of oatmeal with nonfat milk and 1 apple.
• 1 cup of yogurt and fruit.
• ½ peanut butter and jelly sandwich and 1 cup of vegetable soup.
• 1 handful of whole-grain crackers and 1 ounce of your favourite hard cheese.
• 2 ounces of chicken, ½ cup of mashed sweet potatoes and ½ cup of cottage cheese with fruit.

Heartburn during pregnancy is frequent, but it doesn’t happen to every woman, and the severity of the burning sensation varies from woman to woman. Follow the above-said remedies to cure the problem of heartburn, but if the problem still persists immediately consult your gynaecologist to seek proper medication.

To conclude, heartburn during pregnancy is a common phenomenon and should not be worried much about. Some basic lifestyle changes, and with above said home remedies, heartburn during pregnancy can be eased. However, if the problem still persists, heartburn and acid reflux during pregnancy should be treated, as recent studies report that symptoms of GERD have been associated with increased severity of pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting. Antacids, H2RAs, and PPIs are safe for use in pregnancy, so if life-style modifications fail to manage GERD symptoms, these medications can be added to the antiemetic treatment regimen.

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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers:

Q1. Is it safe to use drugs for heartburn during pregnancy?

Ans: It all depends on the type of drug you use. Your doctor can advice better about the medicines to take for heartburn during pregnancy. One thing for sure is that do not self medicate. Keep your doctor informed about the drugs you intake.