Your doctor or midwife will be happy to discuss any of your concerns. However, if indigestion and acid reflux are affecting quality of life (such as causing pain, affecting sleep etc) then the benefits of treatment may outweigh any worries about hypothetical risks. Therefore, some pregnant women may choose not to use treatments. Indigestion and acid reflux are uncomfortable and sometimes painful, but when experienced short-term in pregnancy, generally do not pose a significant health risk. What if I prefer not to take medicines to treat indigestion, acid reflux, or stomach ulcers? If you have any concerns, you can arrange to speak to your GP or specialist, but you should not stop taking omeprazole or change your medicine unless upon medical advice. Medicines other than omeprazole can be used to treat a stomach ulcer. Gaviscon) can also be tried before omeprazole is used. Other medicines such as antacids or alginates (e.g. Some women with indigestion and acid reflux find that their symptoms can be improved with lifestyle measures such as avoiding fatty foods, ensuring that they do not gain too much weight, not smoking, and sleeping with the head of their bed raised.
Are there any alternatives to taking omeprazole? Reassuringly, the studies all showed that the vast majority of exposed children did not have allergies or asthma. Further research is required to determine whether there is a true link. Some (but not all) studies have shown possible links between use of medicines in pregnancy that reduce stomach acid production, and allergy and asthma in children. There is no good evidence that omeprazole or other drugs from the PPI family are linked to miscarriage, birth defects, stillbirth, preterm delivery, or low infant birth weight. Omeprazole is commonly used in pregnancy. Are there any risks of using omeprazole during pregnancy? Omeprazole can also help stomach ulcers to heal and prevent serious complications. Use of omeprazole can greatly improve these symptoms. Indigestion and acid reflux are common in pregnancy and can cause pain and discomfort. What are the benefits of using omeprazole in pregnancy? It reduces the amount of acid produced in the stomach, and is used to treat indigestion, acid reflux, and stomach ulcers. Omeprazole is a medicine called a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). UKTIS has been providing scientific information to health care providers since 1983 on the effects that medicines, recreational drugs and chemicals may have on the developing baby during pregnancy. UKTIS is a not-for-profit organisation funded by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on behalf of UK Health Departments. This factsheet has been written for members of the public by the UK Teratology Information Service (UKTIS).
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