Heartburn and indigestion During Pregnancy: London Health

Heartburn and indigestion are very common during pregnancy; they are caused by hormonal changes taking place in the body and the baby pressing down on the stomach as it grows and gets bigger. Indigestion is an uncomfortable feeling; to prevent indigestion:

Replace main meals with smaller meals
Sit up straight while you are eating
Avoid foods that are spicy or high in fat as these can make indigestion worse

Heartburn can be very painful and uncomfortable; it is characterised by a burning sensation which extends upwards from the stomach that is caused by stomach acid coming up from the stomach into the oesophagus. To ease heartburn you can:

Drink a glass of milk
Sleep with your head raised by propping the bed head up; lying flat on your back often makes heartburn worse
Eat at least 3 hours before you go to bed