[marcerella02]

Originally Posted by vainchick5

Ok I have had reflux and it may not necessarily be because your pregnant but I'm sure it doesn't help matters. So if you are eating something, especially something acidic, then you lay down or go to sleep after, the acid creeps up into your esophagus and then into your throat, making you feel like you are throwing up in your mouth. After you eat something, you need to stay upright for at least 2 hours, to give your body a chance to digest. Do not eat anything withint 3 hours of bedtime. What helps me a lot is Ginger, either in tea form, or eating it raw or taking herbal capsules. There's something about Ginger that kills that bile/acid that is caused by certain foods, and it's supposed to be very good for pregnancy, in terms of keeping nausea down. The following foods are very acidic and you should stay away from them if you know you are going to sleep, lay down or take a nap shortly after:

Milk
Ground beef
Beef
Chocolate
Peppermint
Fried and fatty foods
Tomato products
Foods and drinks that contain caffeine
Alcoholic beverages
Onions
Garlic
Mustard
Certain spices
Vinegar
Carbonated beverages (such as soda)
Citrus fruits and juices
Cakes
Certain sweets
Yoghurt