Heartburn During Pregnancy: Safe Relief & When to See a GI Specialist
Heartburn During Pregnancy: Safe Relief & When to See a GI Specialist
- posted: Feb. 17, 2026
Why Pregnancy Causes Heartburn
Progesterone relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to rise. As the uterus grows, pressure increases on the stomach — worsening reflux.
Up to 50% of pregnant women experience heartburn.
Safe Relief Tips
Eat smaller meals
Avoid eating within 2–3 hours of bedtime
Elevate your head while sleeping
Avoid trigger foods (spicy, citrus, chocolate)
Speak to your OB about safe antacids
When Heartburn Becomes GERD
If symptoms occur daily, disturb sleep, or don’t improve with lifestyle changes, you may have GERD.
Chronic reflux can lead to:
Esophageal inflammation
Ulcers
Swallowing difficulty
Persistent symptoms deserve evaluation.
📍 Get Help Today
For severe or worsening reflux:
GI Urgent Care of Florida
🌐 www.giurgentcare.com
For long-term GERD management:
Digestive & Liver Center of Florida
🌐 www.dlcfl.com
Heartburn During Pregnancy: Safe Relief & When to See a GI Specialist
- posted: Feb. 17, 2026
Why Pregnancy Causes Heartburn
Progesterone relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to rise. As the uterus grows, pressure increases on the stomach — worsening reflux.
Up to 50% of pregnant women experience heartburn.
Safe Relief Tips
Eat smaller meals
Avoid eating within 2–3 hours of bedtime
Elevate your head while sleeping
Avoid trigger foods (spicy, citrus, chocolate)
Speak to your OB about safe antacids
When Heartburn Becomes GERD
If symptoms occur daily, disturb sleep, or don’t improve with lifestyle changes, you may have GERD.
Chronic reflux can lead to:
Esophageal inflammation
Ulcers
Swallowing difficulty
Persistent symptoms deserve evaluation.
📍 Get Help Today
For severe or worsening reflux:
GI Urgent Care of Florida
🌐 www.giurgentcare.com
For long-term GERD management:
Digestive & Liver Center of Florida
🌐 www.dlcfl.com
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