What causes panic symptoms in early pregnancy?

Women experience many early pregnancy reactions in the first three months of pregnancy, and many pregnant women experience symptoms such as panic and weakness. There are many reasons that cause palpitations in pregnant women. Apart from the possibility of palpitations caused by lack of oxygen, they are generally caused by hormonal disorders caused by progesterone. Pregnant women need to relax and do some appropriate exercise, and avoid crowded places. This can alleviate the panic symptoms in early pregnancy.

Causes of panic in early pregnancy

1. The early stages of pregnancy are the fastest growing period for all parts of the fetus. Various changes in the mother's body and the growth and development of the fetus increase the workload of tissues and organs throughout the body. Due to faster metabolism, more oxygen is needed, so pregnant women increase lung ventilation by deepening their breathing to obtain enough oxygen and expel carbon dioxide. Oxygen exchanged in the alveoli is transported to tissues, organs and the placenta through the blood circulation.

2. At the same time, due to some early pregnancy symptoms and early pregnancy reactions, the discomfort caused by them causes the expectant mother to have loss of appetite, malnutrition, and anemia symptoms, which in turn causes symptoms of panic in early pregnancy.

3. The maternal blood volume during pregnancy is higher than the average during non-pregnancy; the increase in plasma far exceeds the increase in red blood cells, resulting in the so-called physiological anemia of pregnancy, which causes the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity to decrease. In addition, the enlarged uterus causes the heart to shift upward and to the left, and the heart works under unfavorable conditions.

4. All these factors increase the burden on the heart. The body completes the excess work by increasing heart rate and cardiac output. Under normal circumstances, no symptoms will occur. However, if the amount of activity is slightly more and the oxygen requirement increases, which further increases the burden on the heart and lungs, it is easy to experience palpitations and shortness of breath.

What to do if you feel anxious during early pregnancy

1. Increase exercise before pregnancy, strengthen your cardiopulmonary function, and prepare for pregnancy.

2. Relax your mind and understand that occasional palpitations and shortness of breath are just normal symptoms of pregnancy. As long as the prenatal check-up is normal, don't be too nervous.

3. Exercise appropriately during pregnancy, but it is best to choose a more soothing walk. If the amount of activity increases suddenly, it may increase the burden on the heart.

4. Eat a reasonable and balanced diet to reduce the extra burden on the heart caused by being overweight during pregnancy.

5. Pay attention to air circulation to avoid expectant mothers being in a crowded, closed, oxygen-deficient environment.

6. Pay attention and observe. If you feel your heartbeat is too fast or you have difficulty breathing, especially if you are a pregnant woman with a history of heart disease, you must go to the hospital in time to avoid serious consequences.

7. Pregnant women need to arrange appropriate rest time in the early stages of pregnancy. It is best to have a 1-2 hour lunch break during the day.