Pregnant With Heartburn

Q.I am 18 weeks pregnant and have never had heartburn before in my life, but am starting to get it now. This can be normal, right? How do I deal with it? I didn't eat anything spicy, just oatmeal and a plum for breakfast. Is there anything I can do about it? can anyone in the group help me please?

A.It is very normal to get heartburn when pregnant because your body is in constant change as the baby develops. The plum probably was the culprit because of the acid. Most people don't think about the acid content in fruit which becomes more potent when pregnant. To make yourself deal with it just eat a slice of white bread (not wheat or any other)because that will absorb the acid. You can also eat saltine crackers(good old fashion square cracker) because they also absorb. I think you should also try this: Totally normal - your stomach is getting squished in all sorts of funny ways. You can take tums, or try using lots of pillows and sleeping a little more upright. Also there are prescriptions that are considered safe for pregnancy - I've been prescribed protonix for example - works great.

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