In the late stage of pregnancy, the pregnant woman's belly becomes larger and the fetal development gradually improves. However, the pregnant woman's ability to bear is also relatively heavy, so sometimes she may experience breathing difficulties, high pressure, emotional fluctuations, and other situations. Some pregnant women may also experience stomach discomfort, such as gastric reflux. So, what are the reasons for gastric reflux in the late stage of pregnancy?
Late pregnancy gastric reflux may be caused by poor digestion or hormonal changes, leading to the reflux of acidic substances in the stomach. In addition, during the late stages of pregnancy, the fetus develops relatively large and the uterus of the pregnant woman is also stretched much larger, which may compress the stomach and easily cause gastric reflux.
If gastric reflux is caused by indigestion, it generally does not require medication treatment. As long as the diet is properly adjusted, it can be greatly improved. At the same time, pregnant women should not eat too much in terms of dietary intake to avoid increasing gastric pressure. They can also eat small meals frequently, slow down their eating speed, chew slowly, so that they have enough time to digest food.
Pregnant women should also avoid eating foods that can easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort, such as carbonated drinks, spicy, strong flavored, fried foods, etc. After eating, they can chew a piece of gum in their mouth, which can stimulate saliva secretion and help neutralize stomach acid. Try to maintain a light diet and eat more vegetables and fruits, which can also alleviate gastric reflux.
