RE: Indigestion in Pregnancy

[Guest guest]

Does anyone have advice for preventing/treating indigestion in

pregnancy?

Thanks.

n

[Guest guest]

Hi n,

Do you mean heartburn? Or nausea? I don't think they are preventable, as the

first happens due to the pressure from the foetus and the second is due to

hormonal changes. Both treatable, though. There has been quite a few pointers in

the archives over the years, like slippery elm, ginger etc. Eating small,

frequent, light meals helps as well.

Best regards

Subject: Re: Indigestion in Pregnancy

To: ukherbal-list

Date: Tuesday, 23 February, 2010, 17:39

 

Does anyone have advice for preventing/treating indigestion in

pregnancy?

Thanks.

n

[Guest guest]

Hello n,

I have had success with digestive enzymes for bloating, flatulence and the

general feeling if 'indigestion' in early pregnancy.

Sabra

Sabra Way MNIMH

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Subject: Re: Indigestion in Pregnancy

Does anyone have advice for preventing/treating indigestion in

pregnancy?

Thanks.

n

[Guest guest]

slippery elm, peppermint, chamomile

Re: Indigestion in Pregnancy

Does anyone have advice for preventing/treating indigestion in

pregnancy?

Thanks.

n

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[Guest guest]

Slippery elm is indeed good for the heartburn. Peppermint and chamomile

help with nausea but should be avoided or only used in extremely low

doses in cases of heartburn as they will make matters worse. (As well

as being exaccerbated by pressure of the foetus, heartburn in pregnancy

is primarily due to over-relaxation of the oesophageal sphincter due to

high levels of progesterone).

For nausea of pregnancy I use a mix of Ballotta, Matricaria and

Zingiber, to be sipped in water, frequently or as required. It's also

important to keep blood sugar levels as stable as possible.

Annemarie

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