25 weeks pregnant

Your baby

Your baby may react to a loud sound with a movement, and you might notice small rhythmic hiccups. Swallowing and urine production continue as part of life in the amniotic fluid. A response to sound is not something you need to provoke or use to check well-being; concerns about movement belong with your maternity care team.

Your body

Heartburn can feel like burning that rises from the stomach toward the chest. Pregnancy-related changes in digestion and pressure from the growing uterus can contribute. Smaller meals and avoiding lying down soon after eating may help. Notice whether particular foods or meal times make symptoms worse rather than cutting out many foods without a plan.

This week

Making heartburn easier to discuss

If heartburn is frequent or affects sleep or eating, ask your clinician or pharmacist which treatments are appropriate during pregnancy. Bring the names of any products you already use, including over-the-counter medicines and supplements. Describe the location, timing and severity of discomfort so it is not automatically labeled heartburn. Chest pain, trouble breathing or severe persistent abdominal pain needs urgent medical assessment; do not assume those symptoms are routine reflux. For an ordinary visit question, a brief record of symptoms and what you have tried can help your team suggest a practical next step.