“Can I take heartburn medicine during pregnancy?”
I am pregnant and have heartburn. Can I take heartburn medicine during pregnancy?
3 Answers
In general yes. But do talk this over with your gynecologist.
When pregnant you should always discuss all medications with your obstetrician. Heartburn is common during pregnancy as the enlarging uterus increases intra-abdominal pressure which can only be relieved in a few ways with gastroesophageal reflux ( heartburn) being the easiest
Over-the-counter acid suppression is usually allowed and well-tolerated. One potential downside is that gastric acid helps with calcium absorption which is important for mom and baby during gestation. So don’t forget your prenatal vitamins and calcium-containing foods.
Over-the-counter acid suppression is usually allowed and well-tolerated. One potential downside is that gastric acid helps with calcium absorption which is important for mom and baby during gestation. So don’t forget your prenatal vitamins and calcium-containing foods.
Yes, for bad heartburn it is ok to take tums, proton pump inhibitors or zantac/pepcid while pregnant.
