Thankfully I don't have much trouble with heartburn (in general, but even while PG) but when I do have it I find it's often due to not drinking enough water. Make sure you're drinking enough.

But an apple or some celery will help. They neutralize the acids. I could never bring myself to drink ACV...seemed nasty to me...and typically I don't mind the apple anyway.

I really hope that you feel better soon. Eating is important!

 

I suffered needlessly my last pregnancy with severe heartburn & reflux. Even water gave me heartburn! I dont like to take any medications even the ones that are deemed safe for pregnancy. AFter I nearly choked to death one night from reflux While sleeping I decided to take pepcid - it worked for the heartburn but not the reflux so much so my OB talked me into a prescription of P.rotonix which is basically Prevacid. I felt like a new person & the rest of my pregnancy was a joy. I felt stupid for not taking it sooner.

 

Thank you for the replies, ladies!

I will give Prevacid a try. This reflux is really killing me.

Once again, thank you! I am not sure what I would do without this board!

 

I had luck with raw almonds. I never went anywhere with out some stuck in my teeth! They are buggers to get out of your gums.

Plus it will add to your protein count!

 

Sorry to hear about your heartburn! I switched from Tums to Mylanta tablets, which contain calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide; I found the Mylanta tabs to be a lot more effective than Tums. Unfortunately, I didn't find the apple cider vinegar or any other natural treatment to be as effective.