What to do if you have difficulty breathing during late pregnancy

As the pregnancy period continues to get longer and the fetus gradually grows, some abnormalities will occur in the pregnant woman's body. Especially in the late pregnancy, many pregnant women experience difficulty breathing. Because this time is more important and sensitive, family members are very worried. So, what should you do if you have difficulty breathing in the late stages of pregnancy? Let’s take a detailed look at the solution below.

Did you know that during pregnancy, the oxygen you breathe is shared with your fetus, so it is called one person breathing, two people breathing. During this period, your respiratory system will undergo tremendous changes - your lung activity will increase and your chest cavity will increase by several centimeters.

When you feel that you are not getting enough air, and you are having difficulty breathing, or you are out of breath, you don't have to panic or be afraid, because these phenomena are normal during pregnancy and do not mean that you or your baby are lacking oxygen. It just means that your lungs do not have enough space to expand and your body is just "protesting".

I don't know if you have noticed that your breathing has changed. First, your breathing is faster than before pregnancy. That is, your breathing efficiency is higher during pregnancy than before. The amount of air you breathe in and out each time is more than before. Second, your breathing becomes deeper, and you may accidentally find yourself sighing, which is actually another way for your body to help you take extra breaths.

Apparently, during pregnancy, the circulatory system, like the respiratory system, has to work pretty efficiently to make sure you and your baby get enough oxygenated blood.

1. Change your posture: Once you feel short of breath, change your posture immediately, which will make breathing smoother.

2. Slow down: If you find yourself short of breath while doing something or exercising, slow down immediately. At this time, listen to the signals your body gives you and master the rhythm of the movements until you feel comfortable.

3. Relax your lungs: Don’t always lie limp in a recliner, as that will make your lungs uncomfortable. Sit up straight in your seat with your chest out and shoulders back to relax your lungs.

4. Don’t be lazy: Regular exercise can increase the efficiency of the respiratory and circulatory systems.

5. Adjust your sleeping position: You can adopt a semi-reclining position when sleeping, that is, raise the pillows (two pillows), lie on your left side, curl up your right leg and place two pillows under your right leg, and then put another pillow behind your back. If you sleep comfortably, your breathing will be smoother.

The above is an introduction to what to do if you have difficulty breathing in late pregnancy. I hope it will be helpful for pregnant women. In the late stages of pregnancy, the baby's development is basically complete. In addition to the pregnant woman herself needing sufficient oxygen, the baby also needs oxygen. This will often cause breathing difficulties. These measures can be taken to alleviate the situation, and the effect is often quite good.