Gaviscon is a fast relief heartburn and indigestion solution; it helps avoiding acidity during the digestive process. Gaviscon provides long lasting relief for 3-4 hours through its unique mode of action, that ensure longer lasting effect and lower sodium salt content. Gaviscon products contain sodium alginate, which works with the body by forming a layer on the superficial part of the stomach. Therefore the alginate will prevent the acid rising into the oesophagus and this will help to avoid the common sense of discomfort in the food pipe. One main advantage is that all the products do not enter the bloodstream. In addition, both acid reflux and indigestion are common during pregnancy; in fact, by the third trimester almost 7 out of 10 pregnant women will most likely suffer suffer from digestive problems.