The facts about pregnancy-related heartburn
At 15 weeks pregnant, if you have heartburn — that burning or sour sensation in the back of your lower throat — you're not alone.
Heartburn begins when muscles (that are more relaxed than normal due to increased hormones) allow digestive acids to back up into and irritate your esophagus, which connects your throat to your stomach.
The bad news? Unlike some early pregnancy symptoms, this one might continue throughout your pregnancy as it is partly resulting from the increased pressure of your enlarging uterus on your stomach.
The good news? With a little care and guidance from your health professional, you often can find relief from heartburn irritation.