Indigestion (dyspepsia) in pregnancy - Diagnosis 

See your GP or midwife if you are pregnant and experience severe or recurring indigestion (dyspepsia).

Your GP will usually be able to diagnose indigestion from your symptoms and by asking you a number of questions. For example, they may ask:

• how the symptoms are affecting your day-to-day life
• what your usual eating habits are
• if you have tried any treatments already
• if you experienced indigestion or any other stomach conditions before you were pregnant 

Your GP or midwife may also examine your chest and stomach. They may press gently on different areas of your chest and stomach to see whether this is painful.