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Ease Heartburn Pregnancy
I am 7 weeks pregnant and I have been having very light brown discharge for 3 weeks now. I called my midwife a
week ago this past Sunday and she had blood work ordered for that day and 2 days later on Tuesday. Both days my blood work results came out wonderfully and I had been having the brown discharge for a week before that. She said that she was not concerned unless it turned bright red with cramps. I am just really scared because I do not have an appt. until March 27th which will be the first day of my ninth week. I don't feel that I have miscarried because I am still having a lot of preg symptoms (heartburn, nausea, gas, fatigue) but I just want to know if anyone else out there could tell me if they have experienced this and had a healthy pregnancy to ease my mind.
I also had the brown discharge for about 2 1/2 weeks. I didn't even know I was pregnant then and honestly it didn't even cross my mind that I might be! But anyways, after 2 1/2 weeks of what I thought was a "weird" period, I went to the doctor and found out I was pregnant. My dr. assured me it was very normal and it's just the bodies way of getting rid of old blood (that's why it is brown). She said the only time I should be worried is if it contained large clots, was bright red and was accompanied by cramps. I would say I passed the brown discharge for nearly 4 weeks (on and off) before it completely stopped. My daughter is now a smart, healthy 18 month old! I think what you are having sounds normal but if you really are worried, perhaps you should seek a 2nd opinion?! Good luck in your pregnancy!
Heartburn During Pregnancy
Why? When a woman gets pregnant, her placenta starts producing more of the hormone progesterone. Which coats the lining of the uterus, helping the muscles in the uterus relax in order to carry the baby. Unfortunately, it also relaxes the valve between the stomach and esophagus. When this spincter muscle is relaxed, food and stomach acids can reflux back up into your esophagus and throat. Later during pregnancy, as your body changes and your baby grows and starts pushing more on your organs, his position is likely to make the heartburn even worse! More pressure put on your stomach causes the stomach content to go up into the esophagus. Yes, causing more heartburn.
Although you may not be able to eliminate heartburn completely, there are several things you can do to help ease the reoccurrence and discomfort of heartburn.
Try the following:
• Don’t eat foods that trigger YOUR heartburn. Lots of people suggest not eating foods that are known to cause heartburn (such as chocolate, citrus fruits and juices, tomatoes, mustard, vinegar, mint products, and spicy, highly seasoned, fried, and fatty foods). A little much to ask someone who’s pregnant right? Rather pay attention to what you ate before getting heartburn and avoid it.
• Don’t drink caffeine, carbonated beverages and alcohol. These can relax the LES and allow acid to reflux back into the esophagus. You should be limiting caffeine and definitely alcohol for other reasons during pregnancy as well.
• Don't eat big meals. Eat several small meals throughout the day instead. Also better for your diet.
• Don't rush through your meals. Take your time eating. This way your food is broken down.
• Don't go straight to bed. Wait at least three hours so you can digest your food while sitting up.
• Sleep with your head and shoulders propped up. This allows gravity to work in your favor.
• Don’t Slouch. Sit upright in a comfortable chair keeping pressure off your stomach.
• Don’t wear tight clothing. Wear comfortable maternity clothes that don't put pressure on you.
• Chewing gum after eating. Chewing gum stimulates salivary glands, which can neutralize acid.
You should always check with your doctor before taking any over-the-counter remedies, but there are a few choices that can help. Some heartburn relievers such as Tums, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, or Gaviscon may prove helpful.
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