π Funny Fridays – The Heartburn Myth π
One of the funniest things I hear from moms-to-be is:
π “Doctor, my heartburn is so bad… it must mean my baby has a lot of hair!” π
✨ 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. π₯
So no, your little one isn’t secretly growing Rapunzel’s hair inside your womb. π What you’re feeling is simply one of the most common and temporary pregnancy symptoms.
π‘ The good news? You can reduce heartburn by:
Eating smaller, more frequent meals π²
Avoiding lying down right after eating π️
Cutting down on very spicy, greasy, or acidic foods πΆ️π
Keeping your head slightly elevated when you sleep π
π 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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