Indigestion relief during pregnancy

Pregnancy-related body changes can allow stomach contents to move back towards the oesophagus more easily. A growing uterus can also increase pressure on the stomach, particularly later in pregnancy. Burning behind the breastbone, sour fluid, burping, and uncomfortable fullness may follow meals. These symptoms can be common, but severe or unusual pain needs a different assessment.

Acid reflux, gastritis, gallstones, and other digestive conditions can overlap with pregnancy symptoms. Do not assume every upper-abdominal symptom is ordinary indigestion.

Try smaller meals more often, eat slowly, and remain upright after eating. Avoid lying flat soon after food; raising the upper body for rest may help. Identify individual triggers such as rich meals, spicy food, caffeine, or acidic drinks. Keep fluids steady and mention persistent symptoms at antenatal care.

Check every medicine, supplement, or herbal product with a maternity clinician or pharmacist before taking it. They can choose an appropriate Acid Reflux Medication and advise how to use it during pregnancy.

Seek urgent maternity or emergency advice for severe upper-abdominal pain, chest pain, breathlessness, faintness, vomiting that prevents fluids, blood in vomit, black stools, severe headache, vision changes, sudden swelling, or feeling seriously unwell. Contact your maternity team if symptoms are new, persistent, or difficult to control.

Ask which medicines are suitable at your stage of pregnancy, whether another condition could explain the pain, and which symptoms should be reported to your maternity team immediately.