Pregnancy And Heartburn: Causes And Relief Techniques

Avoid Lying Down After Meals

After having a meal, keep your body upright or do some light exercise. Standing or sitting after having a meal can aid your body in digestion. Consider taking a short walk, which will help to keep food in your stomach, instead of it being pushed up into the esophagus. Whatever form of light exercise you do, just avoid lying down or stretching out on your back until you have digested most of your food.

Take Some Ginger

Ginger in the form of candies, cold beverages or hot tea can be very helpful during all three trimesters. During the first trimester, ginger can help with nausea and vomiting. In the second and third trimesters, ginger can combat heartburn and soothe an upset stomach. Sprinkle a bit of ginger into your smoothies or cereal, and even on top of hot meals. Just ensure that however you consume it, you check the labels to confirm it is real ginger. Although there is not much scientific evidence proving ginger is a cure-all for pregnancy issues, it has been deemed safe to consume during pregnancy.