Archive | July, 2009

How to deal with heartburn in pregnancy?

My sister is 39Wks + 3 days Her heartburn is so bad that she cannot sleep – I know heartburn is common in pregnancy & that she doesn’t have long to go – but I don’t want her to be overtired for her labour. What can help her cope with it?

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Can Fruit Give You Heartburn?

Can Fruit Give You Heartburn?

Some people experience indigestion and heartburn after eating certain fruits. But is it the fruit causing the problem, or an underlying condition? There are two types of fruit which may cause symptoms of heartburn in some people: citrus fruits (e.g. orange, lime, lemon) and tomatoes. Since people react in different ways to various types of [...]

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What to do about getting heartburn while sleeping?

I get heartburn sometimes during the day but mainly if I lay on my stomach I’ll wake up with it. It will hurt really bad until I get rolled over on my stomach. Any suggestions?

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