the one symptom that i have to complain about during this pregnancy is heartburn!
i suffered from it before the pregnancy and it has only gotten worse. i have been trying really hard not to take anything for it, but have resulted to taking some chewables here and there. i also drink milk and stay elevated to help. also, not eating big meals helps. sometimes though, i have no idea what brings it on, but it sucks. so, today i looked up some home remedies that i am going to try. i thought i would share them with you and ask if you have any home remedies that you could recommend. here goes...
almonds - they help with acidity...eat a handful when you have heartburn. i will also add that they are a good source of "good" fat and protein for the baby.
bananas - the source says to eat one a day to help with acidity and heartburn. i will probably not do this one because of constipation
natural apple cider vinegar and raw honey - 2 tsp of each in a glass of water. drink before meals
baking soda - add a pinch to some water and drink it
mustard - take one teaspoon if you have heartburn or indigestion
bubble gum - chew to help the acidity disappear
calcium also helps to fight the heartburn - yogurt or ice cream
also, don't skip meals - no large gaps between meals. sit upright after eating. sleep elevated. take a walk after you eat to help with digestion.
NOTE: while i was typing (suffering from heartburn), i ate a handful of almonds. no more heartburn. we will see how long it lasts. :)
2 comments:
The vinegar one baffles me - because adding more acid seems wrong.
You can also try mints... it worked for a friend of mine even a day before her due date.
Wow, I totally know what you're going through...I woke up in the middle of the night from heartburn. I take tums every night and last night was the worst, I had to take them in the middle of the night! I am definitely going to try your remedies!
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