When counseling Mrs. Chamberlin regarding the heartburn she is experiencing during pregnancy, what advice should be given that would help relieve symptoms?

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The best advice to relieve heartburn during pregnancy is to avoid lying down after eating. This allows gravity to help keep stomach acids from backing up into the esophagus. The other options, such as eating foods high in fiber and limiting meals to three a day, may help with overall digestion, but they do not specifically target heartburn symptoms during pregnancy. Taking iron supplements on an empty stomach can actually worsen heartburn, and avoiding foods with offensive odors may not have any effect on heartburn symptoms.

When Counseling Mrs