Burn Baby Burn

I first experienced the lovely sensation early in the second trimester. At first I didn’t know what it was because I’d never had it before. My dad has always had some acid reflux issues and gets really bad heartburn but I didn’t fully “get” how uncomfortable it actually is.

In the past 2 weeks or so it’s gotten worse…much much worse. Ever since I had to take about a million pills in the first tri I’ve been traumatized when it comes to taking medicine while pregnant. My pill sessions would sometimes take a really long time because just the act of having the pills in my mouth would prompt me to gag/vomit. Lovely. For that reason I haven’t taken Tums yet. I just can’t stomach the idea.

This led me to google with hope that I’d find a magical cure. These are the suggestions that I came across:

·         Stay hydrated.

·         Eat cooling foods.

·         Stay clear of caffeine…it’s a trigger.

(Source- http://www.remediesforheartburn.net/heartburn-remedies-for-pregnant-women.html)

·         Take 2 teaspoons of unprocessed and unheated honey after every meal. (One website said a tablespoon of honey in warm milk)

·         Sleep at a slight incline by propping your body up with pillows or inclining your bed.

(Source- http://laryngopharyngealreflux.healthrisks.biz/heartburn-remedies-for-pregnant-women/)

·         Don’t eat for at least 2 hours before bedtime.

·         Eat small meals throughout the day instead of 3 large ones.

·         Wear loose fitting clothing to reduce pressure on your belly.

·         Eat papaya, almonds and dairy (unless you find dairy to be a trigger for your heartburn).

(Source- http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/eating-well/week-36/heartburn-relief-during-pregnancy.aspx)

Have any of you been able to find relief using any of these methods? Do you have other tricks up your sleeve that could help??