Heartburn, also called acid indigestion or dyspepsia, is a very common discomfort in pregnancy. The muscles of the stomach may be slower at breaking down food and the growing baby within the uterus can put pressure on the stomach, forcing food back up into your esophagus (throat). The tips below tips that may help with heartburn. DIET Eat small portions Chew your food well and slow down if you normally eat fast  Watch what you eat. Keep track of which foods are triggers for y

Gastroenteritis means infection or inflammation in the digestive system. It is usually a short-term illness and is not serious. However, it can cause dehydration or an imbalance of important minerals such as sodium or potassium. MANAGING SYMPTOMS Eat simple foods such as lukewarm soups, non-acidic juices, electrolyte-balanced water, toast, applesauce, banana Stay hydrated Add lemon or lemon juice to water Ice chips or low-sugar popsicles Avoid fatty, spicy, and dairy rich fo

During the second trimester, you will start noticing the baby’s regular movement and activity. Around 20 weeks, start getting familiar with your baby’s movement. At 28 weeks, your provider will instruct you to start counting the kicks and baby’s movement patterns daily. HOW DO YOU COUNT THE KICKS? Generally, your baby should kick 10 times in 2 hours. Keep in mind, your baby may be more active when you are relaxing, sitting, after physical activity or eating a meal or somethin