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Pregnancy is an exciting time for parents-to-be. You want to know as much as you can about your developing baby and how your actions will affect his health. Use this information to help you make informed decisions from conception through delivery.
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Enjoy good health at every age: know your body and how it works, eat well and stay active, and follow a plan for disease prevention.
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Home Remedies for Heartburn
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Eat several small meals a day instead of three big ones.
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Avoid caffeine, chocolate, peppermint, spearmint, alcohol and carbonated drinks.
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If you are overweight, losing weight will help.
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If you smoke, stop.
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Drink lukewarm -- not cold -- water with your meals.
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Raise the head of your bed six inches to let gravity help your digestion by putting six-inch blocks under the legs of the head of the bed, and try a wedge under the mattress (extra pillows don't help and can make it worse).
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Avoid lying down after eating; try taking a walk.
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Eat dinner at an early hour; avoid bedtime snacks.