What can cause sour stomach during a pregnancy?

Answer by  lovelife (998)

When pregnant, the body is attempting to absorb all the nutrients it can, so the process of digestion generally takes longer. This causes food to remain in the digestive tract for a longer period of time which can result in the feeling of a sour stomach.

Answer by  grammybarbj (572)

Sour stomach during pregnancy may be do to over production of stomach acid, eating spicey food, greasy foods or foods that are to "rich". Hormane changes also affect the digestive system.

Answer by  lillianne (14)

Fluctuating hormonal levels during pregnancy can cause relaxation of the valve of esophagus, which normally keeps stomach acids from flowing into the esophagus. If the esophageal valve relaxes (typically when not eating), this relaxation can cause stomach acid to rise into the esophagus. This stomach acid in the esophagus causes a burning sensation, known as gastrointestinal reflux, or GERD.

Answer by  PJAGANI (231)

Usualy during 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy sour stomach is very common due to acid reflux. Is is also called heartburn, mainly due to dyspepsia. Stomach is pushed little upwards due to enlarged uterus in 2nd and 3rd trimester, causing acid reflux.

Answer by  Anonymous

i am 37 weeks pregnant and have been getting really bad pain in my stomech all day that seems to be getting worse and i have back pain with it, pluse the baby feels like its pushing down

Answer by  SashaDarkCloud (5764)

Any condition that you can get when you are not pregnant, you can get when you are pregnant. It is just more risky because you have another life in there that is affected by your course of action.

Answer by  HilaryC (1382)

Anything and everything. During pregnancy your entire body is out of whack especially with appetite. Nausea is normal. Try keeping a diary of what you eat, when it's eaten, and see if you notice a pattern with the type of food you eat and when you feel a sour stomach.

Answer by  jen37 (1135)

Everything! You can try to see if there is a connection between what you are eating and how you are feeling, but in the meantime get a good antacid :)