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Got pregnancy heartburn?

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Heartburn during pregnancy is not uncommon, especially in the third trimester. In fact, 50-80% of pregnant women experience it at some point. (Nichols) Let’s talk about the potential causes and remedies!

 

Some physical causes of heartburn:

⇴Naturally more acidic stomach due to additional placental production of gastrin

⇴Increased levels of progesterone can relax the esophageal sphincter

⇴As baby grows, he or she will push up on your organs, potentially including your stomach

⇴Naturally slower motility

⇴Poor posture

 

Some nutritional causes of heartburn:

⇴Deficiency of cofactors required to make stomach acid, including Vitamin B12 and Chloride

⇴Not consuming enough protein

⇴Over-consuming water at meals

⇴Food intolerances

⇴Blood sugar dysregulation

⇴Stress

⇴Smoking

⇴Alcohol consumption

Now for some remedies! As always run these by your doc.

↝try diluted apple cider vinegar in water before meals

↝Add a pinch of baking soda to your water between meals

↝Limit mealtime water consumption to ~8 oz

↝Get enough bioavailable protein

↝Consume enough salt

↝Consume enough micronutrients, like B12

↝Eat macronutrient ratios that will allow you to balance blood sugar

↝Find the right meal frequency

↝Eat sitting down, but also sitting upright

↝Practice mindful eating

↝Try not to overeat

↝Obviously, limit smoking and drinking

It’s important to note that heartburn can be caused by both high and low (more likely) stomach acid levels, so figuring out your particular situation is key to finding the right remedy.

Hope these help! 💓

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Absolutely not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider.

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This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before pursuing any changes to your personal healthcare regime.

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References


Nichols, L. (2018). Real Food for Pregnancy. United States.
Nwadike, V.R. Christiano, D. (2019). Heartburn in Pregnancy: 11 Treatments to Put Out the Fire. Retrieved from: https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/heartburn-during-pregnancy.

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