The heartburn myth

 πŸ˜‚ Funny Fridays – The Heartburn Myth πŸ˜‚

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

πŸ‘‰ “Doctor, my heartburn is so bad… it must mean my baby has a lot of hair!” πŸ™ˆ

✨ 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 voilΓ : acid finds its way up, causing that burning feeling in the chest. πŸ”₯

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

πŸ’‘ The good news? You can reduce heartburn by:


Eating smaller, more frequent meals 🍲


Avoiding lying down right after eating πŸ›️


Cutting down on very spicy, greasy, or acidic foods 🌢️πŸ‹


Keeping your head slightly elevated when you sleep πŸŒ™


πŸ’™ 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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#PregnancyMyths 

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#DrRababCares 

#LusakaGynae 

#WomenHealthMatters

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Dr.Rabab Mustafa As a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist with over 15 years of experience,

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