What causes a heartburn at 9 weeks pregnant?

If you had gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) before pregnancy, heartburn is nothing new, but treating it during pregnancy might be. Now that you're expecting, talk to your practitioner about whether the prescription meds you're taking are still okay now that you're pregnant. read more

Second trimester: week 13, week 14, week 15, week 16, week 17, week 18, week 19, week 20, week 21, week 22, week 23, week 24, week 25, week 26. During pregnancy there are variations in certain hormones, these contribute to many of pregnancy’s symptoms. read more

"When you're pregnant, there's less room for your stomach to expand," she explains. and maintaining a sensible diet will not only stave off heartburn in the short term, but throughout your pregnancy as well, because gaining more than the recommended weight puts more pressure on your abdomen, which can trigger the condition. instead of three meals a day, aim for six mini-meals (See "Mini-Size Me") of no more than 1½ cups of food each, Brandeis recommends. read more