https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:25:44 +0000 Sun, 19 Nov 2006 11:29:46 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4518 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87568&title=gaviscon#87568 Author: Redbedrock
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Posted: 19 November 2006 at 11:29am

Good luck with the aniseed, hope you get some relief. It's miserable]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2006 11:29:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87568&title=gaviscon#87568 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87567&title=gaviscon#87567 Author: Redbedrock
Subject: 4518
Posted: 19 November 2006 at 11:28am

There is an old wives tale that if you have lots of indigestion etc, that means your baby has lots of hair and it is stimulating the diaphragm. So i am expecting a hairy ape like baby elephant at the moment
It's worse at night as the sphincter at the top of your stomach which is normally held closed tight is relaxed by all those lovely pregnancy hormones, so when you lie down, it's open a bit and all that lovely stuff floats up and gives you all these pleasant symptons.
The more this pregnancy goes on the more I know Bingo will be an only child (not just cos of indigestion)]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2006 11:28:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87567&title=gaviscon#87567 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87562&title=gaviscon#87562 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 4518
Posted: 19 November 2006 at 11:18am

I wonder why it plays up more at night time???? does anyone know???

I was told that if you get it really early on in pregnancy then it means that your having a girl!!...well i think im having a boy! so wel just have to see

I took a gaviscon tablet last night when my heartburn started haunting me and it took the edge off but didnt take it away completely although it was so bearable that i was happy with the results!!

This morning i woke up and to add to the heartburn my MS has kicked in right bang smack on 6 weeks!!! i was only getting it at night but yip started up this morning!! its bearable though - just a yucky nausious (sp???) feeling! and not wanting to eat anything other than oranges!!?? (iv gone through a whole bag in 2 days!) which its still here!! it seems to be getting progressively worse as the days go by so i hope i dont have all day MS!!

Whoops! sorry that was a bit off the subject of heartburn! its just one of things that seems to be going hand in hand with the heartburn!

Im going to go to the chemist tomorrow and hunt me down some aniseed gaviscon! ]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2006 11:18:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87562&title=gaviscon#87562 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87542&title=gaviscon#87542 Author: ellabellame
Subject: 4518
Posted: 19 November 2006 at 9:10am

oh yuck, heartburn is the absolute pits. when i was pregnant i got it so bad that sometimes i had to sleep sitting up. i went through so many bottles of gaviscon, it was a lifesaver! i must say i wish i'd known there was an aniseed flavour, i love liquorice! i just used the mint stuff. i worked really well for me, better than the tablets coz it had a soothing effect on the way down. good luck with that heartburn, hope it goes away soon.]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2006 09:10:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87542&title=gaviscon#87542 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87528&title=gaviscon#87528 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 4518
Posted: 19 November 2006 at 6:51am

Grrrr! I'm suffering from it too - have managed not to take anything yet as I forgot to mention it to my m/w but don't think I'll last much longer Isn't it funny - mine too is worst in the evening/at night?? And drinking milk is totally out too.]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2006 06:51:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87528&title=gaviscon#87528 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87525&title=gaviscon#87525 Author: jax
Subject: 4518
Posted: 19 November 2006 at 12:10am

My acid reflux / heartburn didn't start until the mid-second trimester, but didn't go away until Erin was born ! ]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2006 00:10:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87525&title=gaviscon#87525 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87524&title=gaviscon#87524 Author: Redbedrock
Subject: 4518
Posted: 18 November 2006 at 10:35pm

I got the gaviscon from a local pharmacy in a nice pregnancy friendly 500ml bottle for about $13, best investmnet so far. I have had heartburn and reflux since before I even thought I was pregnant. So pretty much the last 7 months, but I have a week or so every now and then when I don't get it, not sure why, obvious foods trigger it, so good old fish and chips are out and a nice hot curry, but otherwise there seems to be no pattern.
BTW I thought they only made aniseed Gaviscon!!!! It's pretty much all I ever saw bafore in the UK

Hope you feel better soon

Claiire]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 22:35:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87524&title=gaviscon#87524 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87514&title=gaviscon#87514 Author: hailstones
Subject: 4518
Posted: 18 November 2006 at 9:53pm

My heartburn started early on, but for me at the moment the worst part is the reflux, ewww the acidy refluxy burps/hiccups are just YUCK, and EVERYTHING gives me reflux even milo, but am going to try redbedrocks suggestion of not drinking when eating. Oh and going to find me some Aniseed Gaviscon too ]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 21:53:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87514&title=gaviscon#87514 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87507&title=gaviscon#87507 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 4518
Posted: 18 November 2006 at 9:34pm

i used to take mylanta - and i kept it in the fridge and would just swig it back at night.]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 21:34:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87507&title=gaviscon#87507 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87489&title=gaviscon#87489 Author: Guests
Subject: 4518
Posted: 18 November 2006 at 8:07pm

I had it right through my pregnancy and when i was a couple days out from going into labour it hit peak and it was horrid!]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 20:07:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87489&title=gaviscon#87489 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87484&title=gaviscon#87484 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 4518
Posted: 18 November 2006 at 7:37pm

Do you just get the aniseed Gav from the supermarket?? if so which 1??

When did everyone elses heartburn/indigestion/reflux start???
Im only 6 weeks pregnant and iv had it for a few weeks now!!! it was one of the giveaway symptoms because iv never!! had it before not even when i was pregnant with my son...oh i had it with my last pregnancy which was a MC but that was it so really did kinda put it down to pregnancy!!
Its a bit of a pain because i usually get the heartburn on and off during the day then real bad starting about 7ish then about 8-9pmish! the MS starts to join in and i dont know whats worse!! in saying that - i am really enjoying it though because im finally pregnant!!!! ]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 19:37:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87484&title=gaviscon#87484 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87480&title=gaviscon#87480 Author: Redbedrock
Subject: 4518
Posted: 18 November 2006 at 6:39pm

Yep tried all the gaviscons, but aniseed is def my favourite, but it helps with my current licorace (sp???)addiction too
Heart burn, indegestiona nd reflus are subjects very close to my heart at the moment

Edited by Redbedrock]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 18:39:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87480&title=gaviscon#87480 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87479&title=gaviscon#87479 Author: Redbedrock
Subject: 4518
Posted: 18 November 2006 at 6:37pm

With the night time heart burn, try taking Gaviscon at least half ah hour before you lie down and it is supposed to form a raft over the stomach acid and prevents it floating up you gullet when you lie down, that's the theory anyway. May work with Mylanta as well but as i say i have never taken it. Works with all flavours too!!!
My midwife suggested a herb tea called Slippery elm, which is disgusting but did the trick too
Also try not drinking with food as this helps everything float up and gives you that refluxy/heart burn feeling

Edited by Redbedrock]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 18:37:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87479&title=gaviscon#87479 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87477&title=gaviscon#87477 Author: hailstones
Subject: 4518
Posted: 18 November 2006 at 6:19pm

mmmm... aniseed Gaviscon??? i've been missing out!! Mylanta has been my best friend lately but might have to try the the aniseed gaviscon]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 18:19:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87477&title=gaviscon#87477 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87472&title=gaviscon#87472 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 4518
Posted: 18 November 2006 at 5:40pm

aww i didnt know that you could get aniseed flavoured Gaviscon!??!! that sounds yummy!! must be just this stink small town supermarket! it only had lemon or mint ]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 17:40:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87472&title=gaviscon#87472 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87468&title=gaviscon#87468 Author: Guests
Subject: 4518
Posted: 18 November 2006 at 5:31pm

I lived on mylanta the gav made me feel ill!]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 17:31:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87468&title=gaviscon#87468 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87467&title=gaviscon#87467 Author: jax
Subject: 4518
Posted: 18 November 2006 at 5:24pm

Quickeze tablets are handy for heartburn, I personally wasn't a fan of any of the liquid stuff. You can also get these tablets from the chemist that taste a bit like peppermint... but the heat has melted my brain and I can't remember what they are called !]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 17:24:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87467&title=gaviscon#87467 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87465&title=gaviscon#87465 Author: Redbedrock
Subject: 4518
Posted: 18 November 2006 at 5:22pm

Oh yes, Gaviscon has been my new best friend for the last 7 months!!! I prefer the aniseed flavour. The tablets are OK for when youa re out and about, I find they don't work straight away like the liquid does. I heard other people swear by Mylanta in the same way, but Gaviscon works for me so I dare not change]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 17:22:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87465&title=gaviscon#87465 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87463&title=gaviscon#87463 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 4518
Posted: 18 November 2006 at 5:21pm

oh bugger!! thats what my SIL told me to get but i was too stubborn and bought the 1 that i had already picked up!!! ]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 17:21:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87463&title=gaviscon#87463 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87459&title=gaviscon#87459 Author: Millie1976
Subject: 4518
Posted: 18 November 2006 at 5:16pm

Hi Baysmum,
I used to take Mylanta when I had heartburn during pregnancy and that helped.]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 17:16:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87459&title=gaviscon#87459 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87453&title=gaviscon#87453 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 4518
Posted: 18 November 2006 at 5:00pm

Is Gaviscon safe to take while your pregnant?? Iv had really bad heartburn for the past few weeks where iv even thrown up from it a few times!! and its driving me nutts as it always hits at night times!!! and keeps me awake!! ]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 17:00:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4518&PID=87453&title=gaviscon#87453