How to get rid of Acid reflux during Pregnancy

Many women experience acid reflux when pregnant. It is not always a permanent condition, but even one day with this condition can seem unbearable.

Women often experience acid reflux during pregnancy. It is one of the unpleasant symptoms that some women tolerate throughout a pregnancy. The painful burning in the through is uncomfortable and painful.

The pregnant body produces and increase of hormones, which can cause softening of the muscles which are necessary to keep the lower esophageal sphincter closed. This laxness in the LES can cause good to reflux back into the throat and esophagus.

Another reason for acid reflux during pregnancy can be the pressure placed on the stomach by the fetus. This can cause the contents of the stomach to be forced into the esophagus.

I may be impossible to avoid any symptoms of acid reflux during pregnancy, but there are things that can be done to improve symptoms considerably.

Diet plays an important part in controlling acid reflux. Everyone may not have the same foods trigger an attack,.

It is advise to watch what you eat and try to determine what foods that cause your acid reflux and limit or avoid them.

Foods that may cause heartburn:

• Tomatoes and tomato based foods, chocolates, citrus foods, spicy food, greasy foods, coffee, soda and energy drinks.
  

Overeating will put a strain on your stomach and likely increase the chances of acid reflux. Try to avoid eating large meals. Instead, eat several small meals throughout the day will help to avoid indigestion.

Avoid rushing through a meal. Slow down and take time to chew your food thoroughly, putting your fork down between bites. Wait about three hours before laying down after eating.

• don't over eat
• eat small meals
• eat slowly
• don't lay down after eating

When you are experience acid indigestion, sleep with your head elevated about 8 inches. There are several pillows you can buy to help to keep you comfortable and elevated.

If you don’t want to spend a lot of money, go to a sewing store and purchase a wedge of foam and have them cut it to suit you. When you sleep in an elevated position, it will help keep acids in the stomach rather than rising to the esophagus and throat.