7 Ways to Find Relief From Heartburn During Pregnancy + Helpful Breathing Strategies

Up to 80% of pregnant women experience heartburn or acid reflux by the third trimester — but you're not alone, and there's a lot you can do about it. In this video, Susan Winograd, MSPT, Founder of Pelvicore Rehab & Wellness in Boca Raton, Florida, breaks down the two real causes of pregnancy heartburn (hormones and mechanics) and shares 7 practical, physical-therapy-backed strategies to help you find relief — from diaphragmatic breathing to sleep positioning to trigger foods to avoid. Whether you're dealing with third-trimester heartburn, acid reflux during pregnancy, or just want to understand why it's happening, this video walks you through the "why" and the "what to do about it." 💬 If you're pregnant and dealing with heartburn or acid reflux, know that it's common — and there are safe, effective ways to manage it. If symptoms are severe or persistent, talk to your healthcare provider about additional treatment options. 👉 Subscribe for more pregnancy wellness, pelvic health, and physical therapy tips from Susan Winograd, MSPT. 🗓️ Book a free 15-minute discovery call with Susan Winograd today to see if pelvic floor physical therapy is right for you during and after your pregnancy: https://www.pelvicorerehab.com/book-f... _____________ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro: Pregnancy Heartburn Overview 0:28 – Why Heartburn Happens: Hormones & Progesterone 1:39 – Why Heartburn Happens: Uterus Pressure & Mechanics 2:10 – Tip 1: Diaphragm Breathing (360° Breathing) 3:17 – Tip 2: Don't Lie Down After Eating 4:12 – Tip 3: Eat Smaller Meals 4:44 – Tip 4: Drink Fluids Between Meals 5:21 – Tip 5: Sleep on Your Left Side 5:48 – Tip 6: Trigger Foods to Avoid 6:21 – Tip 7: Chew Sugar-Free Gum 7:39 – When to Talk to Your Doctor 8:14 – Final Thoughts & Encouragement _____________ Pelvicore Rehab & Wellness is your destination for getting to the core of your health concerns with comprehensive care, customized Wellness Programs, Education, Community, and Support. Get access to FREE resources 👉 https://www.pelvicorerehab.com ✨ Book your FREE health and wellness 15-minute discovery call at https://www.pelvicorerehab.com ✨ 🤳 Get in touch with Pelvicore: Email: [email protected] Phone: 561-295-1631 LinkedIn:   / pelvicore-rehabandwellness   Instagram:   / pelvicorerehabandwellness   Facebook:   / pelvicorerehabandwellness   Disclaimer: The content of this video is for informational use only. Before any information contained herein is used to affect any change in behavior, eating habits, or exercise, please consult a qualified healthcare practitioner for a personal health evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment recommendation or prescription. Please supply the information of interest or potential utility you find in these YouTube videos to your healthcare practitioner to be evaluated within the context of your individual health conditions and circumstances. Susan Winograd PT is not a medical doctor. She is a physical therapist. Susan Winograd and Pelvicore Rehab and Wellness do not diagnose or treat any medical illness or condition. All testimonials on the www.PelvicoreRehab.com website and Susan Winograd PT - Pelvicore YouTube channel have been supplied without compensation. Results presented are not typical. Individual results will vary. #pregnancy #heartburnrelief #pregnancytips