Heartburn

Suffer from heartburn approximately 30-50% of women, especially in the later stages of pregnancy when the fetus has a lot of pressure on the stomach. However, heartburn can occur at any time during pregnancy. Prevention and treatment of heartburn symptoms of heartburn can be facilitated by taking the following measures. 1. Eat small portions. Pressure on the stomach more when it is full. 2. Eat at least three hours before bedtime. When you are in a supine position, the more likely that the acidic fluid from the stomach to pass into the esophagus. After three hours after eating stomach usually already empty. 3. Reduce the use of iron supplements. If iron supplements cause you heartburn, it means that the dose of iron is probably too high. If you need iron, take a smaller dose before bedtime, drinking drug orange and grapefruit juice. 4. The body must be in a position where heartburn is getting smaller. If you cannot, heartburn can be aggravated, so avoid doing it. Relieve your condition can also position during sleep with head elevated. 5. In some cases, use drugs for heartburn. Doctor may prescribe antacids for heartburn, such funds that have an effect on the stomach, rather than tablets for heartburn.