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Heartburn and constipation: the fixes that work

What it is

Small meals, upright 2 h after eating, calcium-carbonate antacids; fibre 25–30 g, 2.5 L water, walking, psyllium/docusate; switch iron form if it's the cause.

every week · from week 14 · until week 42

Sources

• Guidelines for Perinatal Care, 8th edition — ACOG / AAP · checked 02-09-2026

Last reviewed 01-09-2026 · Confidence: high

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