Do Pregnant Women Also Suffer from Acid Reflux Heartburn
Recently, a pregnant reader asked me this question: I’ve felt a terrible burning sensation in my chest after eating. Is it heartburn?
Answer: Most likely. It is very common for women to experience heartburn for the first time during pregnancy — and though it’s generally harmless, but it can be quite uncomfortable.
Heartburn (also called acid indigestion or acid reflux) is a burning sensation that often extends from the bottom of the breastbone to the lower throat. It’s caused by some of the hormonal and physical changes in your body.
During pregnancy, the placenta produces the hormone progesterone, which relaxes the smooth muscles of the uterus. This hormone also relaxes the valve that separates the esophagus from the stomach, allowing gastric acids to seep back up, which causes that unpleasant burning sensation.
Progesterone also slows down the wavelike contractions of your esophagus and intestines, making digestion sluggish. Later in pregnancy, your growing baby crowds your abdominal cavity, pushing the stomach acids back up into the esophagus.
Many women start experiencing heartburn and other gastrointestinal discomforts in the second half of pregnancy. Unfortunately, it usually comes and goes until your baby is born.
If you are interested to read more about how to overcome heartburn acid reflux during your pregnancy, read this : Getting rid of Heartburn During Your Pregnancy
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