This may relate to enzyme activity in wound healing
There is preliminary evidence it influences neurotransmitter pathways (dopamine and serotonin), suggesting possible mood and neuroprotective effects
Baseline characteristics The following maternal, obstetrics, and perinatal baseline characteristics were collected: (1) birth in a tertiary (inborn) or outside a tertiary center (outborn), (2) mode of delivery (vaginal or C-section), (3) clinical chorioamnionitis, defined as maternal fever without other cause or prenatal antibiotics use without other source of infection than chorioamnionitis or preterm premature rupture of membranes, (4) pre-eclampsia, (5) HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets) syndrome, and (6) any exposure to antenatal corticosteroids
Dietary adjustments often provide significant relief, including eating smaller, more frequent meals rather than large portions, avoiding high-fat or spicy foods that may exacerbate symptoms, and eating slowly to allow for better digestion