HEARTBURN? DO THIS!

■ Speak to your midwife or doctor before self-medicating.

■ Eat smaller more frequent meals.

■ Avoid eating late at night.

■ Place two bricks under the headboard to tilt the head of the bed.

■ Chew gum – salivation helps to neutralise stomach acid.

■ Eat a banana – they are natural acid reducers.

■ Drink milk.

AND NOT THIS!

■ Smoke or drink alcohol

■ Eat spicy, fried or fast food.