Sometimes I can't breathe during pregnancy

Many pregnant women encounter various problems during pregnancy, for example, they have trouble breathing in the fifth month of pregnancy. For such things, many pregnant women do not know the reasons, so they can't help but worry that it will affect the physical and mental health of the fetus. So, why can’t I breathe in when I’m 5 months pregnant? Let’s learn more about it with the editor below.

I am 5 months pregnant and I can’t breathe in. Why?

1. The uterus enlarges as the fetus grows and develops, and the uterus will continue to grow, occupying more and more space, increasing the pressure on the diaphragm and causing breathing difficulties.

2. Increased estrogen levels Increased estrogen levels can also speed up breathing.

3. The human body needs an increase in CO2, and the healthy growth of the fetus undoubtedly also requires oxygen supply, which leads to an increase in the oxygen demand of the pregnant woman's body, prompting the pregnant woman to be forced to breathe faster.

4. The increase of testosterone during pregnancy The increase of testosterone during pregnancy, especially the increase of progesterone (also known as corpus luteum), can directly affect the lungs of pregnant women and stimulate the respiratory nerve center in the head.

What should pregnant women do if they have difficulty breathing?

1. Reduce exercise intensity: During pregnancy, pregnant mothers will encounter psychological breathing difficulties. The only solution at this time is to reduce exercise to allow the body to adapt. After several weeks of wheezing, the condition gradually improves, but then you will have to face labor pains that stimulate the heart, causing the heart's burden to increase, and the wheezing condition will reappear.

2. Diet therapy: In the early stages of pregnancy, many pregnant women experience severe morning sickness. In this case, they should immediately supplement with electrolyte solutions and vitamin B6 to alleviate the discomfort. In addition, increasing protein intake can slightly reduce the actual fat and edema of pregnant women, or using red bean water to remove moisture from the body, thereby alleviating the problem of shortness of breath.

3. Oxygen supply: You can use a medical oxygen concentrator at home to assist in oxygen supply. In this way, you can use the medical oxygen concentrator to breathe a higher concentration of CO2, which can fundamentally solve the problem of shortness of breath for pregnant women.

4. Change your body shape: Keep your upper body straight, shoulders back, and lungs expanded as much as possible. Keep your back upright when standing or sitting. When sleeping, use a few pillows to raise the body a little, which may make pregnant women feel better.