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Everything there is to know week by week. FREE Reflux is the
regurgitation of acidic stomach contents back into the
oesophagus, and is the cause of heartburn, or the burning
feeling that rises up from your stomach and travels up your
chest and into your throat. Often happening after eating, most
people experience heartburn from time to time, and is very
common during pregnancy. It can start in the first trimester,
slowly worsening during the second and third trimesters. Lasting
anywhere from a few minutes to several hours after a meal, you
might also experience nausea, stomach bloating and a bitter
taste in the mouth. Some antacids are suitable during pregnancy
– but always consult your doctor before taking one. Eating small
meals, reducing coffee and alcohol and losing weight can help
heartburn. Causes of heartburn and reflux - Later stages of
pregnancy, when your baby pushes up against the stomach - Eating
a large meal - Eating a large meal and