Heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux are common in pregnancy.

Ways to soothe heartburn

Eat small meals

Eating three big meals a day can cause heartburn in anyone, not just pregnant women. Consuming several little meals throughout the day not only helps keep acid at bay, it also helps prevent morning sickness as well. The last thing to remember is to eat your last meal of the day no later than 3 hours before going to bed.

Know you triggers

Identify the foods that intensify your heartburn and banish them from your diet. While there are no universally banned foods, common heartburn triggers include acidic foods, such as citrus fruits and tomatoes, greasy or fried foods, spicy foods, chocolate, coffee and carbonated beverages and alcohol.

Sip liquids

Heartburn can actually be a sign of dehydration. If you drink 8 to 10 glasses of water each day you should be fine, except for one caveat: Don’t drink all that water during mealtime. Drinking big portions of fluids all at once can distend the stomach, putting pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter and causing reflux. Liquidy foods are less likely to cause problems than solids, since they move through the stomach more quickly. Yogurt, milkshakes, protein shakes and puddings are good choices. Look for liquids that offer plenty of protein, such as milk and drinkable yogurt.

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