Caused by hormonal and physical changes of pregnancy that slow down the digestive track

Recommendations:

• Avoid spicy, greasy foods and foods with fat or are hard to digest
• Chew food slowly and don’t overeat
• Eat small, frequent meals
• Don’t lie down after eating; elevate the head of your bed
• Can use Maalox, Mylanta, Mylicon, Tums, Pepcid AC, Zantac