GASTRIK DAN GERD

Ai, I feel for you lah! Gastrik dan GERD semasa hamil memang stress. Dari what I've heard from other mummies, it's quite common, the progesterone hormones masa pregnant actually relax the muscles including the stomach valve, so acid reflux jadi worse. A few tips yang mummies share: makan kecil-kecil tapi frequently is key (don't wait until you're starving, because empty stomach makes it worse), and someone in my mum group swears by warm ginger water, really helps ease the nausea and pedih. Also, make sure you're eating breakfast, lunch, dinner properly even if portion kecil, and avoid the usual triggers like spicy food, oily stuff, or lying down right after eating. The thing is, some mummies said they really couldn't stop their medication, and that's okay, check with your doctor which ones are safe during pregnancy because some are. Perut kosong boleh trigger vomiting yang teruk (I heard one mum describe it as bitter, yellowish, quite serious), so consistency with meals really helps. Best to discuss this properly with your OB/gynae or gastro specialist though, especially if it's getting severe, they can advise which treatments are pregnancy-safe for your stage. Hang in there!