Why do I feel anxious during late pregnancy?

Physical health during pregnancy is very important for every woman. Many pregnant women will experience palpitations and shortness of breath during pregnancy. Does this have any impact on the baby's health? Well, today I will give a detailed introduction to this aspect for female friends. Come and learn about the health knowledge and good relief methods in this regard!

During pregnancy, a series of changes occur in the maternal circulatory system to adapt to the growth and development of the fetus. After 8 months of pregnancy, pregnant mothers often have this feeling: when they make some slight movements, their hearts will beat fast and they will breathe heavily. What is the reason for this panic? Let me introduce it to you below.

Common causes of shortness of breath in pregnant women during late pregnancy

1. The heart's workload increases. In the late pregnancy, the pregnant mother's blood volume increases by 40% to 50% compared to when she was not pregnant, the heart rate increases by 10 to 15 beats per minute, and the heart's output increases by 25% to 30%. In other words, the heart's workload is significantly increased compared to when she was not pregnant.

2. The enlarged uterus increases the burden on the heart. In the late pregnancy, the enlarged uterus causes the brittle muscles to rise and push the heart to the upper left. In addition, the increase in weight of the pregnant woman and the vigorous metabolism further increase the burden on the heart. The body must increase the heart rate and stroke volume to complete the excess work. Increase lung ventilation by deepening and speeding up your breathing to take in more oxygen and expel more carbon dioxide. A normal heart has a certain reserve capacity to cope with the increased burden.

How to relieve panic and shortness of breath in late pregnancy?

If you experience palpitations and shortness of breath, don't panic. You can relieve the symptoms by resting for a while. You can also lie on your side and take a nap for a while. Be careful not to lie on your back to prevent supine hypotension syndrome. If there is no history of heart disease before pregnancy, and palpitations and shortness of breath occur in the last three months of pregnancy and cannot be relieved by rest, the possibility of peripartum cardiomyopathy should be considered. The palpitations and shortness of breath of peripartum cardiomyopathy mainly occur at night. The patient often cannot fall asleep in the middle of the night due to chest tightness and has to sit up to breathe, or often feels chest pain that is unrelated to exertion. If the above situation occurs, you should consult a doctor immediately.

The above is what we shared with you about pregnant women who experienced palpitations and shortness of breath during pregnancy. Using these good relief methods, everyone can protect their health during pregnancy, which will be good for both the baby and yourself!