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Heartburn Treatment And Pregnancy
Gastroesophageal reflux disease and pregnancy
Q: My wife is pregnant and she has been suffering from a lot of heartburn. Why is this happening and what can she do?
A: Assure your wife that she is not alone! Heartburn occurs in up to half of pregnant women. While it is usually mild, at times it can be very severe and treatment can be challenging. While heartburn in non-pregnant patients is typically easily treated with medications, it is still unclear just how safe these medications are to your developing baby.
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Expert & Community Posts
Reflux Medications Taken During Pregnancy Linked to Asthma in Children
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...indicates that moms who took reflux medications during pregnancy may increase the risk of having... Read more »
Heartburn During Pregnancy
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertEach pregnancy can bring different symptoms and different ways of being uncomfortable. I have gone... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: Barrett's Esophagus
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...light on the cause of increased reflux symptoms in pregnancy. While originally felt to be... Read more »
Pregnancy and Cancer Treatment: More Questions Than Answers
By Laurie Kingston , Health Expert...The author of the article speculates as to whether pregnancy actually heightens the risk of... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Q&A #7
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...otherwise, why would we have it? b. I am planning a pregnancy in the next few months and I will... Read more »
Health Guide
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
What is gestational diabetes mellitus?Pregnancy has typically been viewed as a statement of health, as it should be. In the midst of morning sickness, heartburn, exhaustion, and the excitement of... Read more »What are the risk factors and causes of GERD?"
...are thought to contribute to the disorder. These factors include alcohol use, obesity or overweight, pregnancy, and smoking. Certain foods that may irritate the digestive system can also... Read more »Topamax: topiramate
...increase the risk of kidney stone formation and should be avoided during treatment with topiramate. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not... Read more »Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors
...waist is at risk for an attack of heartburn. Anyone who snacks at bedtime is at high risk for heartburn.Pregnancy. Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to heartburn in their third trimester... Read more »Heartburn
...for acid to reflux from the stomach into the esophagus. Heartburn can be brought on or worsened by pregnancy and by many different medications. Such drugs include: Calcium channel... Read more »Images
Medications
...(possibly fatal) harm to an unborn baby if used during pregnancy. Therefore, it is important to... Read more »
...medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and... Read more »
...medication. This medication should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.... Read more »
...drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits... Read more »
...drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits... Read more »
Related News
Mom's heartburn may give baby more hair
October 02, 2008The old wives' tale appears to be true--pregnant women who suffer from heartburn are more likely to have babies with full heads of hair. Researchers... Read summary »
Treating acid reflux during pregnancy
November 18, 2008For women who start suffering from heartburn during pregnancy, experts say the good news is that symptoms will likely disappear after the baby's... Read summary »
Mom's heartburn meds may up kids' asthma risk
October 03, 2008Heartburn is a common problem among pregnant women, but a new study suggests that taking acid blockers such as Pepcid, Zantac, Nexium, and Protonix... Read summary »
Acupuncture may soothe heartburn in pregnant women
June 15, 2009Brazilian researchers say that pregnant women may find heartburn relief through acupuncture. In a study of 42 pregnant women, researchers found that... Read summary »
Antacids during pregnancy may up child's asthma risk
December 22, 2008Women who use antacids to fight heartburn during pregnancy may be increasing their child's risk of asthma, a new study suggests. Researchers tracked... Read summary »
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