Most pregnant women experience heartburn. It begins most often after the 24th week of pregnancy, when the uterus rises above the woman's navel. But heartburn becomes especially painful and unbearable after the 30th week of pregnancy. Therefore, every expectant mother should know how to deal with heartburn, in case of its sudden occurrence.
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, try not to provoke the appearance of the hateful heartburn. Do not overeat, exclude from your usual diet all fried, spicy, fatty, pickled, as well as products that stimulate the production of hydrochloric acid and irritate the gastric mucosa. These include: fatty fish and meat, baked goods, fresh bread, hard-boiled eggs, sour berries and fruits. Limit your intake of coffee and chocolate, and avoid carbonated drinks altogether. Include alkaline foods in your menu, such as lean meats, soft-boiled eggs, sour cream, and cream. Try to eat everything baked, boiled, and steamed.
Step 2
Try to eat often, but in small portions, chewing food thoroughly. After eating, do not go to rest or sleep for half an hour. The horizontal position of the body can provoke the ingress of hydrochloric acid from the stomach into the esophagus.
Step 3
At the first sign of heartburn, drink a mug of jelly. This drink envelops the esophagus, reducing the burning sensation in it, naturally eliminating discomfort.
Step 4
The easiest way to deal with the hated heartburn during pregnancy is to drink a drink when it appears, which includes warm milk and grated sweet almonds.
Step 5
You can fight heartburn during pregnancy by using, as needed, a special infusion of medicinal herbs. Mix equal parts basil, marjoram, yarrow and ginger. Brew 1 teaspoon of the herbal mixture with 1 cup boiling water and let the medicine sit for 10 minutes. Strain and sip throughout the day.
Step 6
Well helps to fight heartburn during pregnancy and a decoction of flaxseed. Preparing it is not difficult at all. Add 1 tablespoon of flax seeds to 1 glass of water. Boil the medicine for 5-7 minutes over low heat. Then cool the broth, strain and take when heartburn occurs.
Step 7
Hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, oatmeal, freshly squeezed potato juice and milk can reduce stomach acidity.
