Comments on: What is the best fix for heartburn during pregnancy?

By: Nicola L

Nicola L — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:52:47 +0000

I don’t know how effective it is but try some mints.

By: Vicky

Vicky — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:52:47 +0000

I took rennies when I was pregnant. They help with heartburn and indegestion.

By: M Kerr RN L&D

M Kerr RN L&D — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:52:47 +0000

Zantac or Pepcid…both safe and pregnancy friendly! and a life saver!

By: Dominique

Dominique — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:52:47 +0000

i found that drinking milk helps me a lot….if not then try taking tums.

By: KVYSMom

KVYSMom — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:52:47 +0000

I drank milk and chewed tums..but honestly nothing really took it completely away…just lessened it a bit. I found no matter what I ate I got heartburn anyway.
Best of luck and I hope you feel better soon.

By: Vicky

Vicky — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:52:47 +0000

I had this too. Mylanta, in addition to being yucky, didn’t seem to help. Rennies are good but you can’t get them in the US – I’ve looked — believe me! So I tried an Apple Cider vinegar recipe (all-natural; you’ll find them online) but they didn’t really help although I’ve heard good things from other people. But the winner was a ginger infusion which I also found online. Right now I’ve not made any for a few days, so not only does it make you feel better, but it seems to have stopped it. It’s simple and you can make a day’s supply fresh each morning:

Thinly slice 2oz of peeled fresh ginger. Put it into 2 cups of water on the stove, add the juice of half a lemon (or lime) and 5 cloves (if you like that flavour) boil it and then simmer for about 5 minutes. Strain the drink out and add sugar, honey or maple syrup to taste. Good for morning sickness too and keeps well in the fridge. Cosy warm or add ice.

By: Leonard C

Leonard C — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:52:47 +0000

Baking Soda and water.

By: mommyo'52b

mommyo'52b — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:52:47 +0000

I have 4 kids and am preg with #5 and I have ritualistically carried Tums with me for every one of them. If you chew 2 at the onset of heartburn things should be allright immediately. If your heartburn is very bad and it is causing you to be sick or making it hard to sleep, then talk to your OB/Gyn about maybe something stronger. I was on Protonix with my fourth and that was a life saver if I remembered to take it every day.

By: Pumpkin

Pumpkin — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:52:47 +0000

This might help….. a little bit a baking soda in a cup of warm water, It instanly stops the acid build up. It’s different sometimes a bit more baking soda or room temperature water. Variety… hope it helps.

By: BrownEydGrrl

BrownEydGrrl — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:52:47 +0000

The two best things I think they’ve ever invented for heartburn: chewable Gaviscon tablets, and Ranitidine (Zantac 150).
I had heartburn so bad with my last 2 that it used to make me feel like I was going to be sick (and occasionally did). As soon as I started using those 2 things, I was okay. Zantac is good for prevention or for longer-lasting relief, while the Gaviscon works quickly. It seems stronger than Mylanta or Tums, and it worked much better for me. I took 3 tablets with a small glass of water, and that did the trick.
My doctor said it was fine to use both at once, since they’re two different types of medication. If you’re still not sure, check with yours first. Also, I just used the Walmart Equate brand. It worked just fine and saved a few dollars.
I hope that helps!