What to do when heartburn is particularly severe in the second trimester

As the fetus grows, the uterus becomes larger and larger to compress the stomach and intestines, which weakens the gastrointestinal function. Eating greasy, spicy, cold, and stimulating foods frequently will increase the burden on the stomach and intestines, leading to excessive secretion of stomach acid and triggering heartburn symptoms. It is recommended to adjust the diet structure in time, eat less and more meals, do not eat too much at each meal, prohibit meals 2-3 hours before bedtime, drink milk before meals to form a protective film in the stomach to reduce the burning sensation, do not drink too much water at once or drink strong tea, chocolate, etc., which will relax the esophageal muscles and is not conducive to food digestion, eat more vegetables, fruits, coarse grains and other foods to speed up intestinal peristalsis to promote digestion, you can also eat Food with high alkaline content, such as soda crackers, steamed buns, rolls and other pasta, can not lie down immediately after the meal, should be appropriate exercise, such as walking, yoga or standing, etc. You can also chew gum after the meal to promote saliva secretion and neutralize stomach acid.