Is heartburn a pregnancy symptom? have had it it bout 8 dys now, i take tums (calcium carbonate) it goes away until i eat doesn't matter the food i get it, took hpt..

No but: Heartburn does occur often during pregnancy, usually worsening as the baby gets larger and pushes up on your abdomen. By itself, however, it is not a symptom of pregnancy as many things can cause heartburn. If you're worried about being pregnant, a home pregnancy test or blood test (more sensitive) can tell you.

Yes: It is a very common symptoms during pregnancy.