What to do if pregnant women have difficulty breathing

Pregnant women often encounter the situation of difficulty breathing. So what should pregnant women do if they have difficulty breathing? I believe many pregnant women want to know the answer to this question. Next, this article will introduce to you what to do if pregnant women have difficulty breathing. Friends who want to know more relevant knowledge may wish to continue reading! Please see the detailed introduction below.

During pregnancy, most pregnant women will experience breathing difficulties, increased breathing rate, rapid heartbeat, chest tightness and other phenomena, which are related to factors such as the rapid growth of the fetus in the body, increased oxygen demand, and the smaller chest cavity of the pregnant mother. If it is not caused by a high-risk pregnancy disease, the fetus does not show increased fetal movement, or the pregnant woman does not suffer from severe physical exhaustion, there is no need to worry too much. However, if a pregnant woman has severe breathing difficulties, she must seek medical attention immediately.

What should pregnant women do if they have difficulty breathing?

1. In daily life, you can slow down the pace. When doing activities or exercising, pregnant women should not force themselves too much.

2. Keep your upper body straight, shoulders back, and lungs expanded as much as possible. Keep your back straight when standing or sitting. Using a few more pillows to raise your body when sleeping at night may make pregnant women feel better.

3. In hot and humid seasons, try not to stay in places with poor air circulation for too long, as you will feel difficulty breathing and suffocation. You should avoid crowded public places and go outside more often to breathe fresh air. If you feel uncomfortable when lying on your back, you can raise the pillow and lie in a half-position or side-lying position.

4. Pregnant women should pay attention to wearing light and loose bras, underwear and outerwear, and avoid eating too much at each meal.

Reasons why pregnant women have difficulty breathing include:

1. Enlarged uterus: During pregnancy, the uterus continues to grow, occupying more and more space, which increases the pressure on the diaphragm and causes difficulty breathing.

2. Increased progesterone levels can also accelerate breathing.

3. The increase in oxygen demand in the body forces pregnant women to breathe faster.

4. The increase in hormones during pregnancy, especially the increase in progesterone (also known as progesterone), can directly affect the lungs of pregnant women and stimulate the respiratory center in the brain.

The above is an introduction on what to do if pregnant women have difficulty breathing. I believe that after reading the above introduction, you will have a very good understanding of the causes and relief methods of breathlessness in pregnant women, and you will know what to do when encountering this situation. In fact, the four methods introduced above are all very good to relieve breathing difficulties in pregnant women. Friends in need may wish to try these methods!