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Why is my heartburn so bad at 5 weeks pregnant?
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Progesterone: Pregnancy increases the hormone Progesterone which relaxes the connection between you esophagus and your stomach. This allows acid to move up your esophagus and causes heartburn. Take Tums or zantac (ranitidine).
Answered 2/18/2015
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