Heartburn during pregnancy in the early stages

During pregnancy, many women constantly have to cope with a whole bunch of ailments, with which in the ordinary life future mothers could not come across a long time nausea, diarrhea, allergies, heartburn. Perhaps the most unpleasant and annoying "companion" of pregnancy is heartburn, almost every future mother is more or less familiar with this phenomenon.

What is it?

Feeling of pain and burning sensation behind the sternum. Most often occurs after eating, can be accompanied by a feeling of bitterness or acid in the mouth and a feeling of overflow of the stomach.

Causes of Heartburn

The most common cause of heartburn, in the people, is the abundant scalp of the baby, as well as its growing marigolds. But modern medicine gives a clear answer to this question, and the folk sign is nothing more than a myth.

The main cause is considered the release of gastric juice into the lower parts of the esophagus, because of this irritation of the sensitive mucosa occurs and unpleasant sensations arise.

In pregnant women, the enlarged uterus can press on all neighboring organs. This can cause a decrease in the volume of the stomach, and the usual amount of food leads to overflow and back-throwing food into the esophagus. Therefore, the "fire" inside, especially a frequent phenomenon at later stages of pregnancy.

Causes of heartburn in early pregnancy

At later stages of pregnancy, heartburn is no less annoying "companion" than at the earliest, but there seems to be more or less the reasons for everything. But because of what suffer such a disease, nurturing women in the first trimester?

Important! The sensation of severe burning in the early stages of pregnancy, modern medicine explains the change in the hormonal background in an "interesting situation".

Progesterone is a hormone that ensures the preservation and normal course of pregnancy. At pregnant women its level is raised, namely this hormone promotes a relaxation of smooth muscles of a uterus. This action prevents the likelihood of developing a tone, and hence the likelihood of miscarriage in the early stages of pregnancy.

Naturally, the action of the hormone is not limited only to the effect on the uterus, the increase in progesterone is spread to all other organs, including the digestive organs. Thus, the tone of the sphincter, the valve between the stomach and esophagus, also decreases, as a result of which frequent casting into the lower part of the esophagus is possible. Hence the simple conclusion, the higher the level of progesterone in the body, the more heartburn will torment the future mother.

Another cause of burning, the use of pregnant spasms, they relax the muscles of the esophagus and increase the likelihood of throwing up digestive juices. But you do not need to make a decision on refusal of these drugs yourself, because they are often appointed in case of threat of miscarriage. However, it is worth discussing this problem with a doctor and, if possible, changing the drug.

How to cope with heartburn in early pregnancy

Having understood the reasons to become clear, heartburn is a natural phenomenon caused by physiological factors, but this does not mean that one must endure discomfort. But also to resort to medicines once again is not necessary, because many drugs recommended with increased acidity of the stomach, negatively affect the development of the child in the womb. A permitted drugs have a short-term effect. Therefore, it is better to follow your lifestyle and nutrition. There are several simple methods to keep this ailment under control.

Power

The correct diet has not harmed anyone, especially pregnant women. There should not be any snacks on the run, but only full meals. You should not starve or overeat. One of the principles of healthy eating is a frequent intake of food, but in small doses.

Also, do not overeat before going to bed. Dinner should be no later than 2 hours before bedtime. But this rule does not apply to kefir. Drink a glass, if you really feel the hunger. You can also eat a small amount of cottage cheese, which in principle should be an integral part of the diet of a pregnant woman.

1. Keep track of your diet. In addition to heartburn does not earn yourself more and gastritis, you should exclude from the menu, sharp and fatty dishes. If possible, give up smoked and fried foods.
2. It is also better to make sure that foods containing artificial colors and flavors do not get into food.

In the list of non-recommended products were also found:

• chocolate and cakes;
• carbonated drinks and coffee;
• pickled cucumbers;
• some juices( sour, strong-sweet) and sour fruit;
• mayonnaise, mustard, various sauces;
• fruits and vegetables that increase acidity( lemon, tomatoes, cabbage).

Fresh bread and buns, hard-boiled eggs, fresh vegetables and fruits, can also cause pain, you need to observe and determine which foods cause pain.

It is advisable to minimize the use of salt, because it provokes not only heartburn, but also causes edema. Using too cold or too hot dishes can also trigger heartburn, it is better to give up for a while from ice cream and hot teas.

Warning! Do not drink food with water. The use of liquid during meals, can provoke severe heartburn.

Healthy food

To develop the baby was harmonious, in the diet of the future mother there should be a variety and healthy food:

• milk and sour-milk products;
• meat, fish, poultry, preferably boiled or steamed, these products can also be baked;
• necessarily fruits and vegetables, rich sources of vitamins and trace elements( only fruits should not be acidic);
• teas, compotes, fruit drinks.

Proper nutrition is extremely important for a future mother and baby. Not adhering to the principles of healthy eating, a woman risks not only to earn herself heartburn, but also to harm the baby.

Important! After eating, try to rest for a few minutes, sit or stand. After eating, it is better not to bend down and take a horizontal position.

Preventive measures

There are also a number of preventive measures not related to food intake. In the fight against heartburn, we will not neglect any means, and these methods have proved themselves on the positive side. So:

1. About heartburn, it is known that the slopes and lying on the back increase the unpleasant sensations. This is due to the fact that in these poses, the injection of gastric juice occurs more intensively, so it is better not to sleep on the back. Pregnant for sleep is recommended to use a large pillow, and position it so that the head and shoulders all the time were raised.
2. Do not overlook your everyday clothes. Even in spite of the fact that in the early stages of pregnancy there is still nothing noticeable, inside the changes are in full swing. Clothing clutching the cavity of the abdomen or chest will lead to already known consequences.

Treatment of heartburn in early pregnancy

If no preventive measures have helped and heartburn continues to torment, in this situation, without the help of traditional medicine can not do. The doctor will help you to understand the abundance of medications and prescribe a safe for the mother and her future baby.

Antacids are considered the safest for the pregnant and fetus. These include:

• Maalox;
• Gaviscon;
• Almagel;
• Renny.

Attention! Drugs containing sodium and magnesium are contraindicated in pregnancy. Do not engage in self-medication, medicines should appoint a doctor.

Treatment of heartburn folk remedies

With heartburn, you can fight and traditional medicine, but in this case, you should make sure that the chosen method is safe. If there is any doubt, it's better not to take risks and consult a doctor. Let's consider some recommendations of traditional medicine.

Milk

An excellent remedy for heartburn has long been considered regular milk. Enough small cups of milk, so that unpleasant burning sensation subsides. The weakly alkaline environment neutralizes the acid of the gastric juice.

Carrot and grapefruit juice have similar properties.

Sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds, walnuts, almonds and other nuts can relieve the unpleasant sensations, but using them, you should observe the measure, otherwise you can earn constipation.

Potato juice

Freshly squeezed potato juice helps to get rid of unpleasant symptoms, but it should be borne in mind that it does not eliminate the cause, but only temporarily relieves sensation of burning.

Herbal decoction

If you pour boiling water with chamomile, St. John's wort and sweet clover and insist 10-15 minutes, you can get an infusion that will help cope with heartburn. Take 2-3 times a day.

Flax

The decoction of flax seeds and plantain in folk medicine is famous for its enveloping properties. However, unpleasant taste can become a hindrance to a pregnant woman.

1. Discarding bad habits. If heartburn has become a constant "companion" of a pregnant woman, it is worth paying attention to her lifestyle. Smoking obviously will not ease the condition. So there is another reason to abandon the addiction.
2. Prevention of stress. Conflicts at work and at home can adversely affect the state of the nervous system of the pregnant woman, and stress increases the production of hydrochloric acid. In this case, traditional means for heartburn will be useless, in such situations, sedatives will be more effective.
3. Please note that it was possible to resort to some traditional traditional medicine before pregnancy and not to hesitate. However, it should be noted that not all methods are suitable for women in an "interesting situation".

Warning! The following folk remedies for heartburn should be avoided by pregnant women:

1. Teas with mint. Mint in large quantities from a sedative turns into an exciting and negatively affects the nervous system of the baby and mom.

2. A well-known folk method for controlling heartburn is soda, diluted in a glass of water and soaking at the first signs. Indeed, symptoms go away for a while, but as a result of the chemical reaction, a large amount of carbon dioxide is released in the body, which will provoke an unpleasant sensation with new force. And also a strong puffiness will be added to the heartburn.

3. To avoid the occurrence of heartburn and prevent the appearance of excess weight, pregnant women should completely abandon the chocolate.

4. Do not resort to oatmeal or buckwheat in the fight against heartburn. Relieving symptoms for a while, they get into the stomach, cause a new secretion of gastric juice.

5. Crushed eggshells can do more harm than good, because there is a risk of catching salmonella.

It should be taken into account that the recipes of traditional medicine are used with extreme caution, and the simpler, the better, for example, milk or still mineral water. Do not trust doubtful recipes.

What threatens heartburn for pregnant women

Whatever discomforts caused this phenomenon, fortunately for the development of the child inside the womb, it does not affect. However, prolonged heartburn is a source of constant unpleasant and painful sensations, and this can dramatically worsen the psychological state of the mother, which can affect the child.

Important! If a strong heartburn is caused by a systemic-wrong diet, then this careless attitude to eating can damage the baby and cause beriberi in mom.

Prolonged heartburn carries a serious risk. Do not be frivolous about this disease and expect that everything will pass after childbirth. Constantly secreted hydrochloric acid can cause inflammation of the esophagus. A constant throwing of digestive juice into the esophagus increases the risk of erosion, ulcers, and in especially severe cases and cancer of the esophagus.

With prolonged, non-heartbroken doctors can prescribe more serious drugs. Fortunately, such big problems associated with heartburn are rare. But in any case, do not neglect the advice of experienced doctors and if there are concerns, it is better to turn to a specialist and not engage in self-treatment so as not to harm either yourself or the child.