My husband and I are trying to start a family. I have severe acid reflux and a hernia. I'm worried that I will be in a lot of pain with the pressure being put onto my hernia, as well as the worsening of the acid reflux. Also, will I be able to stay on my acid reflux medications? Thanks.
Acid Reflux and pregnancy
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