''What is it'' - burning sensation in the upper body, occurs in 30-70% of pregnancies
''What is it'' - burning sensation in the upper body, occurs in 30-70% of pregnancies
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''What causes it'' - acidic contents leaking from stomach into lower oesophagus. Cause inflammation of oesophageal lining
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''What causes it'' - acidic contents leaking from stomach into lower esophagus. Cause inflammation of esophageal lining
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''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
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''How is it aggravated by pregnancy'' - lower esophageal sphincter muscle tone is reduced, stomach is displaced upwards by expanding uterus, motility in esophagus and gut is reduced
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''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)
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''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)<ref>[http://www.babycenter.com/0_heartburn-during-pregnancy_242.bc Heartburn During Pregnancy: BabyCenter.com]</ref>