What causes shortness of breath during pregnancy?

Many pregnant women will experience many symptoms during pregnancy. These symptoms are relatively common, such as palpitations and shortness of breath during pregnancy. There are actually quite a lot of reasons for palpitations and shortness of breath during pregnancy. What are the causes of palpitations and shortness of breath during pregnancy? Let’s analyze the reasons for shortness of breath during pregnancy in detail.

In early pregnancy (before 12 weeks of pregnancy), pregnant women often experience many uncomfortable conditions. For example, morning sickness, which causes dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness, loss of appetite, preference for sour food, aversion to greasy food, nausea and vomiting, occurs around 6 weeks of pregnancy. It is most obvious in the morning, so it is also called morning sickness. Symptoms of palpitations and shortness of breath in early pregnancy are mainly caused by the increase of pregnancy hormones. Pregnant women may feel tired, have palpitations or difficulty breathing, feel lazy, weak, sick or drowsy. If you are worried, you can go to the hospital for a relevant examination.

The increase in hormones during pregnancy, especially progesterone, can directly affect your lungs and stimulate the respiratory center in your brain. Also, during pregnancy, you need more oxygen, which can cause shortness of breath. Later in pregnancy, you may find it harder to breathe because your growing uterus puts pressure on your diaphragm, especially if your baby is high in the womb or you're carrying more than one baby. In the weeks before labor, as your baby settles into your pelvis, you may notice a decrease in your shallow breathing, especially if this is your first baby. This condition is usually harmless and normal.

But in your daily life, you can slow down the pace and don't push yourself too hard when you are moving or exercising. Keep your torso straight, shoulders back, and lungs as wide as possible, especially when you're sitting. Using a few pillows to prop yourself up a little at night may help you feel better. Another thing that needs to be said is that you should not eat too much, but eat small meals frequently. I wish you a happy pregnancy.

The above reasons can all cause our pregnant women to feel anxious and short of breath, so we must find a reasonable reason based on our own physical body and symptoms. Only by finding the right reason can we prescribe the right medicine and better treat the anxious and short of breath during pregnancy, which will make our pregnancy healthier and more comfortable, so that we can rest assured.