What causes breathing difficulties during pregnancy?

Nowadays, many pregnant mothers have difficulty breathing. The main reason for this situation is the sudden increase in weight of our pregnant mothers. We must take appropriate measures to help us improve this situation and try to give our pregnant mothers the best care. It is very important to understand the cause of the disease. Let us understand the problem of why we have difficulty breathing during pregnancy.

1. Pregnant women consume oxygen as two people, so their oxygen demand is high, but their lung capacity is limited. They need more oxygen after activities, which makes breathing difficult. Also, if the belly is relatively large, not only will abdominal breathing become impossible, but the diaphragm will also be lifted, restricting chest breathing, which will also cause breathing difficulties. In addition, pregnant women have increased circulating blood volume, blood dilution, and anemia, which can also cause breathing difficulties!

2. In the late pregnancy, the gradually enlarging uterus pushes the diaphragm upward, restricting the movement of the diaphragm, hindering normal breathing, causing the chest cavity to become smaller, and affecting cardiopulmonary activity. In addition, the increase in blood volume will increase the burden on the pregnant mother's heart, making her more prone to shortness of breath. Pregnant mothers may feel short of breath when engaging in slightly strenuous activities or even talking. This feeling of shortness of breath and difficulty breathing is more obvious, especially in hot summer or in crowded and poorly ventilated places. This is also a common physiological phenomenon during pregnancy.

3. In the late pregnancy, the enlarged uterus pushes the diaphragm towards the chest cavity, the diaphragm movement is restricted, the chest cavity space becomes smaller, and breathing difficulties are likely to occur. This is a normal phenomenon, so don't worry too much. When encountering such a situation, you should try to avoid crowded public places and go outdoors more often to breathe fresh air; wear loose clothes and avoid wearing tight bras, bras, underwear and outerwear; avoid staying in places with poor air circulation for a long time and try to get more rest; when sleeping, you can raise the pillow and adopt a semi-recumbent or side-lying position. If the asthma is severe or if you have heart or lung disease, you should see a doctor immediately.

After we find the cause, we must prescribe the right medicine. Dyspnea is a disease that can threaten our life and health. It is very necessary to take effective treatment as soon as possible. At the same time, we need to pay enough attention to the diet and lifestyle habits of pregnant mothers.