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Pregnancy and Acid Reflux

Jennifer Rackley
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Nutritionist & Caregiver

I am a nutritionist and mother of three...

Jennifer Rackley

Monday, November 02, 2009
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Pregnancy can be a huge trigger for many dealing with acid reflux. Women who have never dealt with heartburn before can be sidelined with severe burning and pain. During pregnancy the levels of progesterone increase dramatically and can allow the LES to relax. This relaxation causes a backflow of sto...
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    Marielle
    Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 08:46 PM

    This is a great post!! I am a refluxer and am planning on trying to conceive sometime next summer. I am not a mommy yet. Thank you for this post. I too, heard that H-2's are ok to take during pregnancy. I am currently taking Pepcid AC now and feel somewhat of a comfort knowing that it is ok to take during pregnancy. So glad I found your blog!! Are you on Facebook?

     

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    Marielle
    Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 09:35 PM
    Just curious, did you have GERD before your pregnancies, or did you get it during/after your pregnancies? Thanks!!
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