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What causes heartburn in pregnant women?

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Asked on:Apr 09, 2026 07:04 PM

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    Apr 09, 2026

      What causes heartburn in pregnant women? ? Heartburn is a burning pain that occurs in the center of the chest and upper abdomen, sometimes accompanied by a bad odor or warm breath in the mouth.

      Heartburn often occurs during pregnancy, affecting almost half of all pregnant women. This is because during pregnancy, the muscles that help seal the passage between the upper part of the stomach and the esophagus relax, allowing digestive juices to flow back from the stomach into the esophagus, irritating its sensitive mucosa. expanded Uterus This condition is worsened by pressure on the stomach during the third trimester. Heartburn is a harmless condition that goes away after delivery unless it's not related to pregnancy.

      How to deal with heartburn in pregnant women ? You can reduce heartburn by eating smaller, more frequent meals. This means there is always food in your stomach to absorb excess digestive juices. If eating smaller meals more often doesn't resolve the problem, you should see your doctor, who can give you treatment recommendations and a diet that is both nutritious and heartburn-busting. 》》》  Pregnant woman appears7Be careful with these symptoms

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