A burning sensation during pregnancy can be a concerning symptom for any expecting mother. While burning sensations are normal and can often be attributed to the body changes of pregnancy, any sharp or persistent burning sensation can be cause for concern. In the third trimester, these sensations can be especially worrisome, as the body is undergoing a rapid and intense change of preparing to deliver the baby. This blog post will discuss the potential causes of burning sensations during the third trimester of pregnancy, as well as how to alleviate them and when to seek medical attention.
Change your eating and drinking habits
With dietary changes, you might be able to manage your indigestion.
Eating smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day rather than three larger ones can be beneficial. You should also avoid eating three hours before bed.
Symptoms can also be reduced by consuming fewer rich, spicy, or fatty foods and beverages.
Sit up straight when you eat. This will take the pressure off your stomach. When you go to bed, raise your head and shoulders to prevent stomach acid from coming up while you sleep.
Smoking while pregnant can lead to indigestion and has a negative impact on both the mother’s and the unborn child’s health.
The chemicals you inhale when you smoke can cause indigestion. The ring of muscle at the bottom of your gullet may relax as a result of these chemicals, making it easier for stomach acid to reflux. This is known as acid reflux.
Smoking also increases the risk of:
Theres lots of help available to stop smoking. Call the NHS Smokefree helpline at 0300 123 1044 or speak with your midwife. Find out more about stopping smoking in pregnancy.
Drinking alcohol can cause indigestion. It can cause the unborn child long-term harm during pregnancy. Its safest to not drink alcohol at all in pregnancy.
If you need assistance managing your symptoms or if dietary and lifestyle changes do not help, consult your midwife or GP. They may recommend medicine to ease your symptoms.
If you experience any of the following, you should also consult your midwife or GP:
Your doctor or midwife may ask you about your symptoms and examine you by gently pressing on various parts of your chest and stomach to determine whether they hurt.
If you think a medication you’re taking for another condition, like an antidepressant, may be making your indigestion worse, talk to your doctor. They may be able to prescribe an alternative medicine.
Never stop taking a prescribed medication unless your doctor or another qualified healthcare provider in charge of your care advises you to.
Medicines for indigestion and heartburn during pregnancy include:
Take antacids and alginates only if you begin to experience symptoms. However, your doctor might advise taking them before symptoms appear, such as before a meal or before going to bed.
Do not take antacids and iron supplements at the same time if you are taking either one. Antacids can stop iron from being absorbed by your body.
A medication to lessen the amount of acid in your stomach may be prescribed by your doctor if antacids and alginates do not help your symptoms. The following 2 are frequently used during pregnancy and are not known to be harmful to an unborn child:
Indigestion symptoms appear when your stomach’s acid irritates the lining of your stomach or your throat. This causes pain and a burning feeling.
Because of: Indigestion is more common in pregnant women because:
Pregnancy may increase your risk of indigestion if:
How is pelvic pain diagnosed in pregnancy?
It’s crucial to inform your doctor or midwife if you experience any kind of pain while pregnant. They’ll check to see if your pain is caused by any other health issues and provide options for relief.
Your medical professional will examine you and might ask you to complete some movement tests to identify the source of your pain. You might need to have an ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which produces images of the soft tissue and bones, in certain circumstances.
Im in my second trimester. No matter what I eat, I get heartburn. What can I do to feel better and is this normal? – Cari
Despite its name, heartburn has nothing to do with the heart. When the contents of the stomach move back up into the esophagus (the tube that transports food from the throat to the stomach), it causes a burning sensation in the chest and throat.
Heartburn is common during pregnancy. The valve at the stomach’s entrance may relax during pregnancy, preventing it from closing properly. This causes acid reflux, also referred to as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or acid reflux, which occurs when stomach acid rises into the esophagus. Later on in pregnancy, when the expanding uterus presses up against the stomach, it may get worse.
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