Home > Pregnancy > Pregnancy and GERD Get the Flash Player to see this player. Rate: (Click the stars to rate) Published on Oct 28, 2008 by drnussbaum, Views: 2445 Pregnant women frequently have symptoms of heartburn. The added pressure on the stomach from the baby, and the hormonal changes make the sphincter between the esophagus and stomach more likely to be incompetent. Video courtesy of eMedTV.com