What to do if pregnant women have acid reflux

The symptom of acid reflux in pregnant women is relatively common in our lives. It may be due to excessive gastric acid secretion caused by bloating, or it may be due to gastrointestinal discomfort causing acid reflux. Therefore, when pregnant women have acid reflux, they should avoid eating before going to bed and do appropriate activities to relieve it. They can also eat small meals and adjust their diet to relieve the symptoms of acid reflux.

First of all, pregnant women should pay attention to controlling their weight, because being overweight will increase abdominal pressure and aggravate acid reflux. Therefore, it is recommended that all pregnant women, although they need to supplement nutrition during pregnancy, they should not consume excessive nutrition without restraint. This will not only make us fat, but also cause acid reflux.

What should pregnant women do if they have acid reflux? In addition to controlling weight, we must also avoid eating before going to bed. We can improve the impact of acid reflux on us by changing our lifestyle habits. Pregnant women must pay attention to not eating two hours before going to bed at night. This is very easy to gain weight and will develop bad eating habits. At the same time, pregnant women should pay attention to raising their heads when sleeping.

A reasonable diet is also very necessary. During pregnancy, you must be careful not to drink beverages containing caffeine, such as tea and coffee. Try to avoid eating too greasy and sweet foods, such as cakes and chocolate, because these foods will increase gastric acid reflux. Not only that, pregnant women should also avoid drinking acidic drinks such as tomato juice and lemon juice. These drinks will irritate our esophagus, make pregnant women feel chest tightness, and there will be a burning sensation in the chest.

Acid reflux in pregnant women is very painful, so it is recommended that all pregnant women must pay attention during pregnancy, develop good eating and living habits, follow the doctor's advice, eat some easily digestible food, and drink a glass of milk before going to bed at night. It can not only prevent hunger, but also help pregnant women fall asleep early and develop good habits.