In this new series on Giving Birth with Confidence, we're going to cover some of the most common discomforts that can happen during pregnancy and share tried-and-true ways to help soothe or eliminate them. Pregnancy can be an amazing time in a woman's life, but it can also be challenging. The reality is that some women's bodies accept and cope well with pregnancy and some don't. In any case, having extra tools in your coping toolbox can go along way toward increasing your quality of life during the 4o-ish weeks of pregnancy. Five Ways to Extinguish the Fire of Heartburn During Pregnancy By Hillari Dowdle, freelance writer for FitPregnancy It was heartburn that got me in the end. I could take the swelling, the back pain, the constant trips to the bathroom, the itchy skin, the fatigue, the sweating, the sleeplessness and even the psychological shock of seeing the scale tip 200 pounds. But the constant, searing pain of heartburn made the miracle of pregnancy seem more like a curse—by … [Read More...]
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