Experiencing shortness of breath during pregnancy is normal and normal. You do not have to worry, because some cases of shortness of breath in pregnant women is not dangerous. Even so, there are also shortness of breath that can indicate serious things.
Shortness of breath may already be able to feel early in pregnancy. Well, as the age of pregnancy increases, shortness of breath can be felt more severe because the diaphragm gets pressure from the womb that continues to grow. However, your breathing has begun to improve a few weeks before delivery, when the baby begins to descend into the pelvis. At this moment your body has felt lighter.
Here are some of the causes of shortness of breath that occurs when you are two:
The lungs are suppressed by the uterus.
Your body needs more oxygen because right now it's not just you who inhale it, your baby also needs it. This can make you feel the need to inhale a lot of air by taking a deep breath.
The hormone progesterone may increase during pregnancy. This hormone can stimulate the breathing center in your brain. As a result the amount of air inhaled and discarded while breathing is greater than when you are not pregnant, although the frequency of breathing has not changed much.
Shortness of breath can be more severe if your baby is still in high positions, pregnant twins or have abundant amniotic fluid.
However, there are also shortness of breath that is not caused by pregnancy. Shortness of breath caused by it can signal serious health problems. Here's the explanation:
If you have a history of asthma, shortness of breath during pregnancy can make the condition worse. Similarly if you have pneumonia or wet lungs.
Shortness of breath that occurs suddenly or worsens can signal serious health problems.
Shortness of breath can also risk becoming a serious problem when it is caused by pulmonary embolism. During pregnancy, the process of blood clots in the body changes. This can increase your risk of developing pulmonary embolism (a blood clot that flows into the lungs).
You are advised to see a doctor if you experience the above and if shortness of breath is accompanied by pain in or pain when breathing, rapid pulse, heart palpitations, around the lips and fingers look blue, your face looks pale, -symptoms, bleeding cough or fever, difficulty breathing when lying down, fear of not getting enough oxygen, or fainting.
How to Overcome Shortness of Breath while Pregnant
So that you are not too short of breath, it is advisable to do something without hurrying, for example when walking. Do not also force yourself to do many things when you're on the move. In addition to these, do the following tips:
Body that does not fit can make you feel shortness of breath. So, it is advisable to do light exercise. Remember, do not do it until you are tired and hard to talk while exercising. Oia, while exercising your baby will also get enough oxygen intake, you know!
When breathless, try lifting your arms over your head. This movement can lift the ribs and make you breathe more air.
When sitting, make sure the body is in an upright condition so that the lungs can have plenty of room for air.
When sleeping, try to sleep with a slightly rising head. For that you can add an extra pillow to the headrests.
You do not have to worry too much if you have shortness of breath or fear your baby does not find enough oxygen. Remember, while you are not experiencing shortness of breath accompanied by disturbing symptoms, finding it difficult to breathe is normal and does not harm your baby.
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