Heartburn is common during pregnancy, affecting 22% of women in the first trimester, 39% in the second and 72% in the third 1. This is because during pregnancy your body produces the hormone, progesterone, which slows down digestion and causes the muscular valve between the oesophagus and the stomach to relax, increasing the risk of gastro-oesophageal reflux. As a result stomach acid is more likely to leak into the oesophagus and cause a burning pain in your chest and throat. Also, as your baby grows, the pressure on your stomach increases and this can force stomach acid into the oesophagus, again causing gastro-oesophageal reflux.
 How can I avoid Heartburn
during Pregnancy?
Rennie® - a fast, effective heartburn treatment that's suitable to take during pregnancy *
Rennie® is an effective antacid remedy that contains calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate to neutralise excess stomach acid and provide rapid relief from the burning chest pain of heartburn. In a recent report, a panel of independent medical experts advised that antacid remedies with a calcium or calcium/magnesium-based formulation should be the recommended treatment for women who suffer from heartburn during pregnancy because of their good safety profile 2.
* Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any remedies during pregnancy. |
