Gastrointestinal Changes in pregnancy
Gastrointestinal Changes in pregnancy ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is providing dietary education to a pregnant client who has heartburn.
The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following foods?
Milk is wrong because milk can help neutralize stomach acid and ease heartburn symptoms.
Bananas is wrong because bananas are low in acid and can act as a natural antacid.
Chocolate. Chocolate is one of the foods that can cause heartburn by increasing the acid production in your stomach. It also contains caffeine and theobromine, which can relax the valve between your esophagus and stomach and allow acid to escape up to your throat.
 Rice is wrong because rice is a bland and starchy food that can help absorb excess stomach acid and prevent heartburn.
Chocolate. Chocolate is one of the foods that can cause heartburn by increasing the acid production in your stomach. It also contains caffeine and theobromine, which can relax the valve between your esophagus and stomach and allow acid to escape up to your throat.
Choice A. Milk is wrong because milk can help neutralize stomach acid and ease heartburn symptoms.
Choice B. Bananas is wrong because bananas are low in acid and can act as a natural antacid.
Choice D. Rice is wrong because rice is a bland and starchy food that can help absorb excess stomach acid and prevent heartburn.
Some other foods to avoid for heartburn during pregnancy are citrus fruits, tomato-based foods, spicy foods, fried and fatty foods, carbonated beverages, and alcohol.