Hello dear
Understand your concern.
Acid reflux is common in pregnancy as due to progesteron that decreased the tone of LES.
And fetus also increased pressor on the stomach lead to more acid reflux.
You should consult the doctor as it produce
esophagitis, heart burn and risk of cancer may be high.
Causes may be: obesity, ZE syndrome,
hiatus hernia, high calcium, gall stone may be the reason , so investigate properly.
Take following advice:
Take small frequent meal rather than large meal
Avoid
liquid diet while eating
Take solid food: cracker, unbutterd toast, gelatin contain desserts help to reduce severity
Eat very slow and chew well,
Do not go to bed after meal.
Brisk walking after the meal decrease severity.
Sleep in left lateral position.Take proper rest.
Sleep in head rise position: make angle of 45 degree.
Avoid chocolate, spicy and fatty foods, high sugar coldrinks, caffeine
Chew gum and mouth fresher after meal
You can also drink cold milk or ice cream.
Acupuncture and relaxation therapy
Drugs:
Injection PAN-D if very severe.
Antacid: magnesium based.
Tablet
pantoprazole plus domperidone/ omeprazole plus ranitidine
Tablet doxylamine
Tablet of Vitamin B6
Ginger capsule
Psychological consultation: to reduce anxiety
Behavior therapy
Close follow up under obstetrician
Hope this may help you.
Wish you good health and faster recovery
Best regards
Dr. Sagar