What to do if you have severe stomach acid in late pregnancy

As expectant mothers, many pregnant women will be extremely careful during pregnancy, and will try their best to be reasonable in diet and daily behavior. Only in this way can they ensure the healthy growth of their children. If a pregnant woman has severe stomach acid, she cannot receive treatment at will. Even if she takes medication, she needs the doctor's approval. Of course, pregnant women themselves should also avoid eating too much, pay attention to sleeping posture, wear loose clothes, and pay attention to diet.

1. Taking medication

Antacids containing magnesium or calcium are available at pharmacies and can also help relieve stomach discomfort, but be sure to choose some branded ones because branded antacids contain aluminum. However, you should consult your doctor about what specific medication to take.

2. Don’t eat too much

In daily life, you should eat small meals frequently, eat less greasy food, eat slowly, and avoid eating too much, otherwise it will increase the burden on the stomach.

3. Pay attention to your sleeping posture

When sleeping, use pillows or a wedge to elevate the upper part of your body. Lifting your head 15 to 20 centimeters and raising the upper body 10 to 15 degrees can effectively reduce esophageal reflux.

4. Wear loose clothing

To reduce esophageal reflux, pregnant women should wear loose clothes and avoid tight clothes. Loose clothes can leave some room around the waist and abdomen. Pay attention to smooth bowel movements and actively prevent respiratory tract infections to avoid increasing intra-abdominal pressure.

5. Use a semi-sitting position

When pregnant women eat, they can sit upright so that their stomach does not swell. When sleeping, you can adopt a semi-sitting position, which can help digestion.

6. Pay attention to your diet

1. Don’t eat without restraint

It is advisable to eat small meals frequently, at regular times and in fixed quantities to avoid hunger pain. Or if the pain is more obvious, you can eat one or two soda crackers.

2. Avoid eating too greasy or fried foods

When eating, try to choose foods that are easily digestible. You can eat meat in moderation, but make sure it is cooked thoroughly, and do not cook vegetables half-cooked.

3. Don’t smoke

Don't smoke. Not only does smoking cause many serious health problems, it also increases stomach acid secretion. But if you're still smoking after becoming pregnant and find it difficult to quit, talk to your doctor to see if she can help you find a suitable method to quit smoking.

4. Avoid eating too much MSG, spicy and sour food, and overly salty food

Eat mainly light food; strong, sour and spicy products will stimulate gastric acid secretion and aggravate the condition. But a small amount of ginger and pepper can enhance the protective effect of gastric mucosa.

5. Avoid eating two hours before going to bed

Often eating within two hours of bedtime can cause the sphincter to relax and allow stomach acid to back up into the esophagus. Some people used to eat late-night snacks and sleep on their backs with a full stomach, which would make stomach acid reflux more easily.