I am 27 weeks pregnant and now whenever I take pills or eat, it seems like it get stuck in my throat &/or chest and takes hours for it to go away. Is there any types of food that could help this besides taking tums all the time?
2006-06-27 01:30:31 · 12 answers · asked by skyjava1974 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Stay away from milk and other acid producers. Milk will relieve it temporarily but in the long run will do more damage. Make a note of which foods bother you most and stay away from them and do not allow yourself to get too hungry. An entirely empty stomach can also cause heartburn - so always have some crackers available. Drink lots of water.
Tums are a good source of calcium so it's not too bad for you to be taking anyway. But if it persists, ask your doctor about taking Zantac. It is safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding and it is OTC.
2006-06-27 01:46:30 · answer #1 · answered by AlongthePemi 6 · 9⤊ 2⤋
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2016-12-20 08:30:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Milk does NOT help, it actually worsens the situation! I have heard though that a small amount of rice milk can help.
List of safe foods for acid reflux/heartburn: http://heartburn.about.com/cs/dietfood/a/heartburnfoods1.htm
2006-06-27 18:13:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funny, I have the same problem but I've never been pregnant!
I find that Pepcid Complete helps the best, but do not take it regularly, only when you need it.
Avoiding acidic foods, like tomato products, peppers, onions, garlic, etc., helps a little. Chew your food completely, and let you stomach empty out before eating again or lying down. I find avoiding soda or carbonated drinks also helps.
2006-06-27 01:38:07 · answer #4 · answered by thylawyer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in hot water with some honey. Works like a charm!!
2006-06-27 01:33:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also make sure you drink lots of water thoughout the day. If you don't like plain water, buy a bottle of lemon juice and add a little to a glass of water.
2006-06-27 01:35:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try drinking some milk it usually helps with the heartburn
2006-06-27 03:05:38 · answer #7 · answered by lkng4lv14892@verizon.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
milk works a treat with the reflux because it neutralises the acid
2006-06-27 01:34:06 · answer #8 · answered by Leah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take tums and sleep with your upper body elevated (like in a recliner or something) this helped me.
2006-06-27 01:58:54 · answer #9 · answered by Danielle G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Milk or yogurt should help the reflux.
2006-06-27 07:38:48 · answer #10 · answered by Jacob's Mommy (Plus One) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋