shortness of breath in early pregnancy
Hi,
The above has been really annoying for me. I had not realised that shortness of breath could affect you so early (started about 7 weeks ish for me). I have had my asthma investigated and stuff but having had a google on the subject it seems like it is fairly common.
It is a really uncomfortable feeling like you can't get a proper breath and combined with feeling really tired, it has been a bit of a struggle the last few weeks - I have been grumpy at feeling so pathetic. The doctor did check and my blood is well oxygenated, I was a bit worried I wouldn't be getting enough oxygen so I am not panicking as much as I was.
Has anyone else had bother with this? It seems like there might not be a lot that can be done about it, any tips welcome though!
Thanks and sorry for the moaning - I suppose it is better than being sick. :roll:
The above has been really annoying for me. I had not realised that shortness of breath could affect you so early (started about 7 weeks ish for me). I have had my asthma investigated and stuff but having had a google on the subject it seems like it is fairly common.
It is a really uncomfortable feeling like you can't get a proper breath and combined with feeling really tired, it has been a bit of a struggle the last few weeks - I have been grumpy at feeling so pathetic. The doctor did check and my blood is well oxygenated, I was a bit worried I wouldn't be getting enough oxygen so I am not panicking as much as I was.
Has anyone else had bother with this? It seems like there might not be a lot that can be done about it, any tips welcome though!
Thanks and sorry for the moaning - I suppose it is better than being sick. :roll:
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I have not found anything that helps sorry honey ive just been trying to relax more, hot baths early to bed etc
Georgie 16+2
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I have found that doing nothing does help - I feel so lazy but luckily my husband is looking after me while I am lazing about. )
It is strange that my doc didn't just tell me it is a fairly normal symptom. Maybe it's cos they got sidetracked checking my asthma and wondering if I was anaemic.
I have to mention it to the midwife when I go for my 12wk scan and booking appointment - a week today eek!
Thanks again
ont worry about putting your feet up - if you cant get away with it now you never will and lets face it you will be rished off your feet now until your little one goes to school at least!
Georgie
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Nina 31+1 xx
My doc suspected anaemia so he got blood tests done for that. My iron levels were good though. He said I might get anaemic later instead though!
He has decided to write a letter for me to take when I see the midwife, but I expect that she'll just tell me it's normal . I hadn't heard of this as an early symptom before now - apparently it's those pesky hormones again!
thanks
i was always under the impression that shortness of breath in pregnancy can be a sign of a lack of iron ie anemia, obviously unless ur further on then its more due to baby squashing ur lungs, but it shld be checked out in early pregnancy
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