Why there is heartburn?
If in late pregnancy pain and burning sensation behind the breastbone arise due to the pressure of the uterus on the digestive organs, in the first trimester of the mechanism of formation of acid reflux is due to changes in hormonal levels. Chorionic gonadotropin and progesterone produced in the body of the future mother in large quantities, have a relaxing effect on the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, thereby going throw the stomach contents into the esophagus. Acid, which is part of the gastric juice entering the esophagus, it erodes the mucosa. This leads to an unpleasant burning sensation behind the breastbone.
Heartburn in early pregnancy may be accompanied by belching, bloating, nausea and vomiting. In fact, it is one of the many signs of toxicity, which normally takes place in 12-16 weeks.
Often a woman in connection with toxemia changing taste preferences, as a result, she begins to use the products to which the body simply unusual. Thus, the cause of heartburn in early pregnancy may be unhealthy diet.
The appearance of heartburn should inform your doctor. Sometimes unpleasant symptoms may be associated not with pregnancy, and the aggravation of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Treatment of heartburn in early pregnancy
Despite the fact that heartburn during pregnancy brings severe discomfort, for the unborn child, it does not pose any danger. Alleviate their condition, you can use milk, jelly or a weak solution of baking soda.
Prepare a solution of soda can, by mixing 1/2 tsp baking soda with 100 ml of warm water.
Heartburn in early pregnancy well help dried fruits. You can chew them just so, and you can prepare compote and use it in the form of heat.
Sometimes heartburn disappears on its own after adjusting supply. The daily number of meals should be at least 5-7, and single portion can not exceed 200-250 g After the meal will be useful to a slow walk.
Should be excluded from the diet of fatty and fried foods, soft drinks, fast food, rye bread and black coffee. They stimulate increased secretion of gastric juice and can provoke heartburn and strengthening.