Gastroesophageal reflux disease and pregnancy

Abstract

This article describes the features of the course and diagnostics of gastroesophageal reflux disease in pregnant women, which is very common in this group of patients. Acceptable techniques of diagnostics of the disease are offered. Methods of non-pharmacological prevention and correction of heartburn are discussed as well. We also consider in detail the groups of drugs that are on the list of drugs allowed for pregnant women according to the FDA graduation. An analysis of drugs allowed for this group of patients that are present at the domestic market is provided.