Anyone have indigestion?

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Anyone have indigestion?
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Sun, 03-30-2008 - 4:12pm
Did anyone else get indigestion early on in their pregnancy? I had it so bad with my 1st child but can't remember how far along I had. There is a possibly I might be pregnant. We have been trying to but I am not sure if I am yet. I took a HPT yesterday but it might be too early b/c I have a BFN. But I also had very light brown & pink spotting yesterday...
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Sun, 03-30-2008 - 8:25pm
Heartburn and/or Constipation

This pregnancy symptom is caused by the uterus starting to swell and pushing against the stomach and other organs as it grows. Also, increasing levels of hormones may slow down digestion and bowel functions to allow the body to absorb as much vitamins, minerals and nutrients as possible from foods. Taking a quality prenatal multi-vitamin-mineral supplement is important to help your body get the nutrients it needs for your growing baby.


The slower emptying of the stomach may also cause the release of increased stomach acid to aid digestion, leading to a feeling of heartburn. Soda crackers and sparkling water can help. Smaller more frequent meals are easier to digest. Drink plenty of water and eat fruits, vegetables and perhaps some raisin and bran cereal to help regularity. Some daily vitamin formulas also contain digestive enzymes (from pineapple and papaya fruits). These can help with digestion.


Ask your doctor before taking any kind of antacids as some contain aluminum and should be avoided. These two pregnancy symptoms can last throughout your term.


http://www.womens-health-questions.com/pregnancysymptoms.html


I do remember frequent heartburn with dd#2, but I don't remember the time frame.


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