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Common Maternal Complaints During Pregnancy (view source)
Revision as of 11:31, June 24, 2008
, 11:31, June 24, 2008Heartburn
Some '''common maternal complaints during pregnancy''' are detailed on this page.
==Heartburn==
''What is it'' - burning sensation in the upper body, occurs in 30-70% of pregnancies
''What causes it'' - acidic contents leaking from stomach into lower oesophagus. Cause inflammation of oesophageal lining
''How is it aggravated by pregnancy'' - lower oesphageal sphincter muscle tone is reduced, stomach is displaced upwards by expanding uterus, motility in oesphagus and gut is reduced
''How can it be treated'' - eat smaller meals, maintain good posture after eating (avoid bending over or lying down), antacids for serious cases (although these can interfere with iron absorption)
==Heartburn==
''What is it'' - burning sensation in the upper body, occurs in 30-70% of pregnancies
''What causes it'' - acidic contents leaking from stomach into lower oesophagus. Cause inflammation of oesophageal lining
''How is it aggravated by pregnancy'' - lower oesphageal sphincter muscle tone is reduced, stomach is displaced upwards by expanding uterus, motility in oesphagus and gut is reduced
''How can it be treated'' - eat smaller meals, maintain good posture after eating (avoid bending over or lying down), antacids for serious cases (although these can interfere with iron absorption)