Jessa Duggar Asks Fans For Help On Dealing With A Common Pregnancy Problem

Jessa Duggar Seewald is expecting her third child, and she recently went to Instagram to ask for help from fans to deal with a common pregnancy problem. The 26-year-old singer is currently at 31 weeks, and as she explained in the post, she is dealing with a fairly serious heartburn.

"I've heard the wives' tale that heartburn in pregnancy means the baby will be born with a lot of hair. If there is any truth to it, then it must have a full head, "she wrote.

Heartburn is common in pregnancy

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31 weeks. Forgive the spattering of toothpaste in the mirror. . Definitely a little bigger than I was at this time in my pregnancy with Henry (who was born 8lbs 11oz) but smaller than I was with Spurgeon (who was born 9lbs 11oz). What can I say – these Duggar genes grow on a grand scale. In addition to the twins, my mother had all babies 8-9 pounds for the first semester and then babies from 7-8 pounds for the second semester. Most of the big babies were in the range of 8-9lb so far, and one was a little over £ 10! Maybe we'll end up somewhere in the middle this time. . On another note, I heard the old wife's tale that heartburn in pregnancy means that the baby will be born with lots of hair. If there is any truth to it, then it should have a full head. I mean, it could be coincidence, but I also had heartburn with Spurgeon and he was born with a decent amount of hair. Haha! It probably only has to do with specific foods in my diet more than anything. Does anyone want to weigh on personal experience? Also, all natural heartburn remedies that are recommended in pregnancy? (I.e.

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Jessa's heartburn problems are very common. Half of women expect heartburn experience daily, according to WebMD, especially during the second and third trimesters. The mother of two children – due in June – also said she suffered from heartburn when she was pregnant with her son Spurgeon.

Jessa is not entirely on the basis of wondering if her heartburn may be related to the baby's hair. A study published in Birth found that there was a correlation between the severity of a pregnant woman's heartburn and how much hair her baby had when she was born. Researchers thought that the hormones that causes a baby's hair to grow may be linked to heartburn, suggesting that there may be some truth in this specific myth of pregnancy.

Still, Jessa admitted that her heartburn was probably related to the foods she was eating. "Does anyone want to weigh on personal experience?" She asked. "Also, do all natural heartburn remedies that are recommended in pregnancy?"

Fans had some suggestions to help Jessa out

O Counting on Fans of the star agreed with some suggestions of what could help her cope with her nasty heartburn. Many have recommended apple cider vinegar, while From others voted for pickle or mustard juice. (The Harvard Health Blog says there is no evidence to support the idea that apple cider vinegar can treat heartburn.) Others said that milk and other dairy products, such as ice cream, helped in heartburn. However, fat in milk can worsen your heartburn, according to WebMD. Ginger tea, drops and bullets were another natural remedy that some have proposed. And some people have suggested the old Tums of readiness.

According to WebMD, if you are suffering from heartburn during pregnancy, you can try to eat slowly and consume several smaller meals a day rather than three large ones. Avoiding foods that are spicy or fatty can also help as well as drink less while you eat. You should also avoid lying down right after eating. Raising the shoulders and head while sleeping can also prevent stomach acids from rising into the esophagus, which is what causes the burning sensation most associated with heartburn.

Remedies for heartburn like Tums or Maalox are generally acceptable for use if you are pregnant according to WebMD but you should always consult your doctor to ensure that or any other treatment you use is safe for you and the baby .

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