Heartburn and Acid Reflux

Hi! I only got about an hours sleep last night as I’ve really been struggling with heartburn and acid reflux, but last night it was the worst it’s ever been and was so painful.
Does anyone have any tips or pregnancy safe medication you can take for this?

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Omeprazole x

Omeprazole im on 40mg

Get a prescription from your GP, you've a maternity exemption 😂

I just take rennies 🤣 they're literally like mint sweets and it stops it for me

gaviscon double action works well

Honestly I feel your pain I couldn’t sleep last night because of intergestion and acid reflux it’s the worst feeling

Love heart sweets and those lollys that are like love hearts too x

Omeprazole via gp. Midwife had mine prescribed for me. However I do/did have acid reflux problems prior to pregnancy.

Either gaviscon or rennie in liquid form. (Stores own is fine also if you don’t want to spend a fortune) Tablets are handy to have if you’re out and about and you’re just needing a quick something.

Most antacid liquid is safe to use however peptobismol isn’t so make sure to check the labels to make sure it’s safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding etc.

Also is easier said than done as you just want to be comfortable but if you can when you’re in bed try your hardest to sleep on your left hand side, if you do end up sleeping on your right keep your head elevated as much as possible as the acid will come back up and cause you problems

(Hope everyone’s suggestions give you some relief) xxx

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