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I am pregnant and am suffering from GERD. Is something wrong?

It is very common during pregnancy for reflux to be a problem. The fetus increases the abdominal pressure and the hormones of pregnancy may decrease the lower esophageal sphincter pressure. Also If the stomach doesn’t empty because of a motility problem or a blockage then there is a greater risk for acid to reflux into the esophagus.