Why do pregnant women suffer from indigestion? How to cope with indigestion during pregnancy? What are simple home remedies for dealing with indigestion during pregnancy? Nisha replied. I would suggest eating a banana 30 minutes after finishing off your dinner. That has worked for many pregnant woman who I have come across.I would suggest the same to you Neha Khandelwal replied. A very commonly occurring question in every expectant mother’s mind is what food should be taken during pregnancy to avoid indigestion.As a Sr. Consultant - Gynecology at Paras Bliss Hospital my advice for a pregnant woman is to avoid raw / undercooked fish/meat/eggs. Robina Dalaik replied. home remedies are very effecting for dealing with indigestion in pregnancy. Home remedies are safe and have nor harmful effects. Eating ginger after meals is good for digestion as ginger aids digestion, similarly lemon cumin seeds are also helpful. Eating roasted fennel or thyme seeds also help in digestion. Namrata replied. coping with indigestion in pregnancy can be done through simple steps. Smaller and frequent meals, leading an active life, eating simple food all helps in easing indigestion. Avoiding spicy and oily food is the best idea during pregnancy. Dr. Sharmila Chugh replied. Pregnant women frequently have digestive problems due to sluggish digestive system. the interplay of hormones and the weight of the growing baby all lead to poor bowel movement. this leads to problems of indigestion in pregnant women, after delivery this will become normal.