Pregnancy Heartburn: Causes, When It Ends and Remedies to Make It Better

Tons of women experience heartburn during pregnancy. Learn how to cope with these strategies for relief. Learn more about pregnancy heartburn at WhatToExpect.com: https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnanc... Download the What to Expect app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pregn... https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Heidi Murkoff, creator of What to Expect, is here to guide you through every stage of your baby's life. Watch all of our first year videos:    • Your Baby's First Year   FOLLOW US: Facebook:   / whattoexpectwhenyoureexpecting   Twitter:   / whattoexpect   Pinterest:   / whattoexpect   Instagram:   / whattoexpect   Transcript: Pregnancy Symptom: Heartburn "So annoying! I feel like if I blow hard enough fire will come out of my mouth." - AKussard What it feels like: Burning and discomfort in your throat, chest and stomach. What causes it: Hormones relax the muscles of your GI tract, allowing stomach acid to back up into your esophagus. When it starts & ends: Heartburn starts as early as month 2 and can last throughout pregnancy. "It's been hard to eat. Just thinking about food gives me heartburn." - ToelupetuMommy What to do about it: Ask your doctor which meds are safe. Eat smaller portions more frequently. Try snacking on almonds or papaya. Sugar-free gum can help, too. When to talk to the doctor: If your heartburn is persistent or if it causes vomiting, give your practitioner a call.