Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs in up to 50% of pregnant women. As in the non-pregnant patients, reflux occurs when there is a decrease in lower esophageal sphincter pressure or an increase in intra-abdominal pressure. The two major factors that promote gastroesophageal reflux in pregnant women are changes in hormones and the growing fetus. Changes in levels of estrogen and progesterone result in a decrease in the lower esophageal sphincter pressure thereby increasing acid reflux....
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Treating acid reflux during pregnancy
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Infant Acid Reflux, Infant GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during... Read more »
Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors
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Acid Reflux Prevention, Acid Reflux Diets
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Resources for Acid Reflux (Symptoms)
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