Pregnancy impacts every woman in a unique way, and one commonly shared experience is the discomfort of heartburn.
Indigestion, often referred to as heartburn or acid reflux, is prevalent during pregnancy due to hormonal fluctuations and the pressure of the baby against the mother’s stomach. Symptoms include chest pain and a burning sensation, feelings of fullness, bloating, and sometimes even vomiting.
Heartburn can be managed with certain lifestyle adjustments and is not confined to pregnant women only, small frequent meals instead of large ones and reducing caffeine intake are recommended. There are also numerous products on the market such as Gaviscon or Rennie designed to alleviate symptoms.
However, mum-of-four Chloe Lauren has offered her ‘game-changing’ heartburn remedy, which was instrumental in her most recent pregnancy – a bargain at just 30p.
According to Chloe, the answer to banishing heartburn lies in devouring Love Hearts, the popular sweet treat that retails for around 30p per packet.
In a video she shared before giving birth to her son Cruz, Chloe advised: “This is for my fellow pregnant mothers, or anyone who suffers with heartburn. I have the best tip for when you get heartburn, for when you get that feeling.
“And it’s not Rennie, it’s not Gaviscon, it’s not any of those. It’s actually Love Hearts. These are a game-changer. If you get heartburn, trust me.”
Chloe’s revelation about battling heartburn during pregnancy struck a chord with many, as evidenced by the flood of comments on her post. One person shared their own plight: “No way! 35 weeks and struggling.”
Another chimed in with a humorous take: “Not me running the shop for Love Hearts.”
“Not me in my second trimester currently sat with heartburn raiding my daughters sweets and eating her Love Hearts,” another expectant mother confessed. The post also became a hub for sharing remedies, with one commenter advising: “Ooo the Refreshers sweets are a godsend!! Honestly, please try them.”
Another quipped about their alternative to antacids: “I’m on Double lollies! Hahah I had to buy them to stop my Rennie addiction,” while a third offered a traditional solution: “Milk is usually my go to before remedies. But heard acid things like orange juice work to cancel it out.”
For those enduring severe heartburn, the best course of action is to consult a GP, who can offer medical advice or prescribe treatment to alleviate the discomfort.