Natural Health: What can I do about my pregnancy heartburn?

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One of the simplest solutions for treating heartburn in the third trimester is herbal tea. Spearmint, lemon, ginger, and fennel are all excellent botanicals to settle your digestion.

I’m seven months’ pregnant and suffering from heartburn. I’ve tried eating smaller amounts of food, but it makes little difference. It seems to be worse at night when I lie down. Is there a remedy?

Heartburn during pregnancy occurs primarily because the baby is pushing your organs out of their normal position. Women with shorter torsos (or larger babies) often experience heartburn during the third trimester, due to the upward pressure on the stomach.