How To Deal With Pregnancy Indigestion
- September 16, 2009
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Pregnancy indigestion is easily remedied through modifications in diet, eating routine, sleeping habits, and dress.
You Will Need
- Two or three pillows
- Loose, comfortable clothing
- A doctor
Never change your diet without first consulting your physician.
Step 1: Avoid spicy foods
Avoid rich, acidic, and spicy foods such as chocolate, fruit juices, coffee, and alcohol.
Step 2: Eat smaller
Eat smaller amounts of food several times throughout the day instead of having three large meals.
Step 3: Chew food thoroughly
Chew your food slowly and thoroughly.
Give yourself two or three hours to digest meals before going to bed.
Step 4: Keep head propped up to sleep
Sleep with your head propped up with two or three extra pillows.
Sleeping in a comfortable chair is a good way to stay propped up.
Step 5: Wear comfortable clothing
Wear loose and comfortable clothing around your waist.
Step 6: Contact your doctor
Contact your doctor if none of the above helps with pregnancy indigestion.
One in four women report daily indigestion during pregnancy.
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Comments (1)
All the moving shots in Step 1 look great! Well done!
over 2 years ago by HeatherM
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