Acid reflux, digestive problems and heartburn in pregnant women are often found a lot, mainly during the
last trimester of pregnancy. These minor ailments should not alarm the mother
because they are not serious conditions and present no hazard to her health.
However, they remain very unpleasant and bothersome.
What causes acid reflux during pregnancy?
For various reasons, many women tend to experience symptoms of heartburn during pregnancy.
One of these reasons why
heartburn occurs in pregnant women is due to the changing hormonal
secretions during pregnancy. One of the effects of changes in hormonal
secretions is the relaxation of the ligaments whose function is to keep the
lower esophageal sphincter closed, leaving the gastric acid and food to reflux into
the esophagus and throat.