胃灼熱

　　Heartburn

　　在懷孕期間胃灼熱是超過50%的女性都會經歷的困擾，特別是在孕中晚期。雖然通常沒有什么嚴重問題，但胃灼熱讓人很不舒服甚至很痛苦。胃食管反流通常稱為“酸反流”或“胃灼熱”。

　　Heartburn during pregnancy is a doozy with more than 50% of women experiencing this symptom, especially during the second and third trimesters. It is not usually a sign of a serious problem, but it can be quite uncomfortable and even painful. Gastroesophageal reflux is often called “acid reflux” or “heartburn.”

　　消化不良在懷孕期間也很常見，并且可能伴有胃灼熱。消化不良僅僅是腸胃不適的另一種說法。如果你感到飽脹，氣餒或臃腫，你有消化不良!

　　Indigestion is also common during pregnancy and can occur with heartburn. Also known as “dyspepsia,” indigestion is just another name for an upset stomach. If you feel full, gassy, or bloated, you have indigestion!

　　當你胃部的胃酸被推向食道時，就會導致胃灼熱。這會導致胸骨后有燒灼感，這種感覺從胃部不斷升上來。你的口中也可能有酸味，或者說你的喉嚨里有嘔吐物不斷涌上來(正如我們所說的，懷孕是讓人驚喜讓人愁的)。治療胃灼熱很重要，因為這會讓你吃不好飯，如果你不吃東西，你的寶寶沒有得到適當的營養(yǎng)。

　　Heartburn occurs when gastric acid from your stomach is pushed up toward your esophagus (the pipe between your mouth and your stomach). This causes a burning sensation behind your breastbone or one that starts in your stomach and seems to rise up. You may also have a sour taste in your mouth or a feeling that vomit is rising in your throat (as we said, pregnancy is amazing, except when it’s not!). It’s important to treat heartburn, as many times it will cause you not to eat properly due to the pain, and if you’re not eating, your baby is not getting the proper nutrition.

　　如何預防或治療懷孕期間的胃灼熱?

　　How Can You Avoid or Treat Heartburn During Pregnancy?

　　1. 全天吃6頓小餐，而不是3頓正餐。這可以防止你的胃太撐。

　　2. 不要過于靠近就寢時間(2-3小時前)

　　3. 用枕頭墊高你的頭，使其高于你的胃。你可以購買一個斜角枕頭，它可以讓你保持良好的角度以避免食物倒流到食管。

　　4. 不要食用辛辣食物或其他容易引起胃灼熱的食物，如巧克力，油炸食物和咖啡因。

　　5. 如果您嘗試了以上方法都沒用，則可以在醫(yī)生指導下安全使用抗酸劑。碳酸鈣抗酸劑通常是可以使用的。

　　1. Eat 6 small meals throughout the day instead of 3 regular meals. This can prevent your stomach from becoming too full.

　　2. Don’t eat too close to bedtime (2-3 hours before)

　　3. Propping up your pillow to elevate your head above your stomach (gravity can help!). You can purchase a foam wedge that can get you at a good angle to avoid heartburn.

　　4. No spicy foods or other trigger foods such as chocolate, fried foods, and caffeine.

　　5. If you’ve tried other ways and nothing seems to work, there are antacids is deemed safe to take. Before self-medicating, talk to your doctor to confirm what is safe. Calcium carbonate antacids are typically okay.