2006-09-18 14:07:48 · 12 answers · asked by brittany s 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
No milk - it actually makes it worse (even if it does make it feel better). Prevention is best. Pay attention to the foods that cause it - mostly acidic foods like peppers, caffeine, tomato sauce, dairy, citrus, MSG. Too much salt can be a factor, so is smoking. Gum chewing is another thing that provides temporary relief but can actually make it worse 9you are activating unnecessary stomach acid). Do not eat heavy 2 to 3 hours before you lay down for the night. Raise you upper body. Lie on your left side for relief. Do not let yourself get too hungry - keep some unsalted crackers nearby.
Remember to drink lots of water.
Don't be afraid to take Tums - they are also a good source of calcium. Zantac is also safe but check with your doctor anyway ( I added this in case you change your mind about the pills).
2006-09-18 14:27:23 · answer #1 · answered by AlongthePemi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 23:50:59 · answer #2 · answered by Katharine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything dairy. The thicker the better. A milkshake does wonders for heartburn even if you aren't pregnant. It helps neutralize the acid that causes the heartburn.
2006-09-18 14:10:33 · answer #3 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you eat can make you have heartburn. Try laying of the soda ,especially coke , or tomatoes,spicy food. Sometimes sleeping a little elevated can help too. But it is common during pregnancy to have heartburn.
Good luck trying the remedies.
2006-09-18 14:14:54 · answer #4 · answered by silverearth1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this sounds silly and gross, but with my first I had the worst heart burn. My sister-in-law shared with me her tip. I would get a cold, cold, cold can of Dr. Pepper, drink a few gulps really fast, and then belch. It stopped the heart burn instantly. I know you're not supposed to have too much caffeine, but it worked when it got really bad. Also, try sleeping propped up a bit. Good luck!!
2016-03-27 08:17:43 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy the drugstore brand of Tums. I have a six month old and I'm still taking them for the calcium. Take heart, it will go away soon!
2006-09-18 15:44:57 · answer #6 · answered by bklyngirly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you only get it while you are laying down, try laying on your left side
if it occurs throughout the day, talk to your dr first of course, but maybe an antacid like tums would work? your doctor may also have some ideas of what to try
2006-09-18 14:12:32 · answer #7 · answered by Willow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my wife is 32 weeks pregnant and she has the same problem she uses half a teaspoon of baking soda mixed into 8 onces of cold water... drink it fast because it does taste nasty and also the her doctor says its not harmful for mom and baby
2006-09-18 14:19:21 · answer #8 · answered by jdlockhart1979 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change in the diet (remove acidic foods) and tums.
2006-09-18 14:11:16 · answer #9 · answered by curious1223 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep tums everywhere!
Some in the house
some in the car
some in your purse..
trust me it will be your savior..
2006-09-18 16:18:22 · answer #10 · answered by ashez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋