heartburn

Is it normal to have a mild heartburn? Even though i didn't eat any spicy food? How do i cure the heartburn? This is my first pregnancy and im 5months pregnant.

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Heartburn is perfectly normal during pregnancy especially during the 2nd trimester. As the baby grows, everything in your stomach cavity gets pushed upwards. So your stomach has less space and gastric reflux happens (that's what causes heartburn). You can try taking small frequent meals, or over the counter antacids like Gaviscon, which is perfectly safe for pregnant mums.

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