Heartburn during pregnancy, diet, causes

For several minutes, or even several hours, an unpleasant state continues for some, when the mouth smells sour, and a burning sensation is felt in the esophagus. This is how food residues undigested by the stomach enter there. This can be due to:

• weakening of the muscles of the pregnant woman due to the changed hormonal background;

• the pressure of the growing fetus on the stomach, from which food is ejected under pressure;

• pain relievers that relax the muscles of the organs;

• too tight things of the pregnant woman, squeezing the stomach;

• consumed carbonated drinks and coffee, spicy and sour foods;

• overeating before bedtime.

The exact cause of heartburn during pregnancy should be determined by a specialist. Independent attempts to use drugs can have undesirable consequences. Before going to the doctor, it is worth making the right diet, which will greatly alleviate the unpleasant condition.

This painful phenomenon can take by surprise even those who have never encountered it in their life. A food system composed in a certain way will help, if not get rid of heartburn, then weaken its effect. It is worth considering:

• about portioned food. Meals should be about 5. The last of them – 3 hours before bedtime;

• about drinking milk during the day with a drop of fennel oil;

• about jelly or potato juice (within reasonable limits);

• about oatmeal, hazelnuts and almonds, grated carrots. Chewing them soothes heartburn;

• about ginger root, used both in pieces and in powder form;

• about dried bread and butter as snacks.

When compiling a diet, it is important to remember that there should be more vegetable protein in dishes than animal protein. Fatty meat broths, salt, canned food, smoked meats, sour vegetables and fruits are best avoided.

No diet for heartburn during pregnancy will give a result if the patient is constantly in an anxious state or tension. At rest, sitting on high pillows, surrounded by loved ones, she can feel relief.

So, the fight against heartburn begins with a stable emotional state of the expectant mother. Think about the pleasant, follow the simple recommendations, and heartburn will be a thing of the past.