The Science Behind Heartburn in Pregnancy
Progesterone relaxes the valve at the top of the stomach, so reflux is common and worsens as the uterus grows. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.
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Progesterone relaxes the valve at the top of the stomach, so reflux is common and worsens as the uterus grows. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.
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