YOGYAKARTA Pain in the heart when pregnant is generally caused by an increase in the production of acidic liquids in the stomach. How to deal with it?

In the first trimester of pregnancy, pregnant women often complain of pain in the solar plexus. This problem arises because there is a change in the hormone levels of the progesteron which increases the production of acid fluid in the stomach.

On the other hand, increasing levels of the hormone progresteron during pregnancy can also make the stomach katub weaker so that gas in the stomach is easier to rise back to the DECree, causing a tenuous sensation or heat in the middle of the chest.

If pregnant women feel uncomfortable with this condition, there are several ways that can be done to overcome pain in the heart when pregnant, including:

When you feel pain in your heart when you are pregnant, pregnant women are advised to eat in a portion of less but more often. These tips can help trace acid in the stomach and reduce heart pain in the middle of the chest.

In addition, eating with a small portion but more often can also prevent recurring symptoms.

Avoid eating large portions of food, because it can shock the stomach and worsen the symptoms of stomach acid.

When your heart hurts suddenly, you can put a towel that has been soaked in warm water in the solar plexus for 10-15 minutes.

The heat from the compress can help relax the stomach muscles and relieve pain due to muscle tensions or digestive disorders.

In addition, you can also provide light massage around your heart with circular movements using your thumb or palm.

Related to this, you can use a little essential oil such as olive oil or coconut oil to facilitate massage.

See in the solar area can relieve muscle tension and smooth blood to the area.

Deep breathing exercise (deep breathing) can help calm the digestive system and relieve pain in the heart when pregnant.

To do so, sit comfortably, take a slow breath, hold it for a few seconds, then exhale. Repeat for 5-100 minutes to get maximum results.

To avoid recurring events, here are some tips you can do to prevent pain in your heart when you are young:

Pregnant women are advised to consume more soft or liquid food or drinks, but are nutrient-intensive. Like:

This type of food can be easily digested by the stomach so as to reduce the risk of pain in the heart when pregnant.

Furthermore, pregnant women also need to avoid foods that trigger stomach acid, such as:

Wearing loose and comfortable pregnant clothes can make pregnant women avoid pain in the heart. Therefore, avoid wearing tight clothes as much as possible on the abdomen and waist.

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