Heartburn as a sign of pregnancy

Many people have heard about the first signs of pregnancy. Every woman has these symptoms are unique. For someone in the first few weeks there is no change at all, and this is quite common and is the norm. Heartburn can be one of the first signs of pregnancy. Three-quarters of pregnant women found to this problem. Let's talk about heartburn as a sign of pregnancy, how to deal with heartburn and the reasons for its occurrence.

As with other symptoms, heartburn appears due to hormonal changes. Progesterone is a hormone that is produced from the first days of pregnancy, the uterus relaxes muscles and has a relaxing effect on the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, which leads to the penetration of the gastric contents into the esophagus, causing heartburn. This hormone also slows down digestion and bowel movement.

In early pregnancy, heartburn is accompanied by nausea and vomiting. In other words, toxemia. It is a common phenomenon and extends generally towards the end of the first trimester. At later stages of heartburn occurs because of an increase in the size of the uterus, it puts pressure on the internal organs, including the diaphragm. This pressure causes shortness of breath and becomes cause heartburn.

Heartburn sign of pregnancy and it is not in the food, so get rid of heartburn forever will not work. But it is possible to facilitate the manifestation of this unpleasant syndrome.

• Should not be abused carbonated sugary drinks, drinks with caffeine, tomato mustard, vinegar, citrus juices, chocolate products, which is composed of mint, dishes with lots of spices, salt and roast, in general, all that can cause disorders the digestive system;
• Reduce portions, better to eat slowly 5-6 times a day;
• No sang meal, liquid dilutes the concentration of gastric juice, which slows the digestive process;
• Do not wear tight abdominal stuff, clothes should be comfortable and convenient;
• Need to give up smoking and alcohol. Smoking increases the acidity of gastric juice, and alcohol adversely affects the mucous membrane of the stomach, irritating it and causing heartburn.