😂 Funny Fridays – The Heartburn Myth 😂

One of the funniest things I hear from moms-to-be is:

👉 “Doctor, my heartburn is so bad… it must mean my baby has a lot of hair!” 🙈

✨ Here’s the truth:

Heartburn in pregnancy has nothing to do with your baby’s hairstyle. It happens because pregnancy hormones — especially progesterone — relax the muscle that normally keeps stomach acid where it belongs. Add the growing uterus pressing on your stomach, and voilà: acid finds its way up, causing that burning feeling in the chest. 🔥

So no, your little one isn’t secretly growing Rapunzel’s hair inside your womb. 😅 What you’re feeling is simply one of the most common and temporary pregnancy symptoms.

💡 The good news? You can reduce heartburn by:

• Eating smaller, more frequent meals 🍲
• Avoiding lying down right after eating 🛏️
• Cutting down on very spicy, greasy, or acidic foods 🌶️🍋
• Keeping your head slightly elevated when you sleep 🌙

💙 Remember: Heartburn is uncomfortable, but it’s not dangerous, and it doesn’t predict your baby’s look. What it does remind us is that pregnancy is full of funny myths — and a lot of love, laughter, and learning.

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