Dizziness

[daisystone]

I am 30 weeks and have been having the odd dizzy spell recently. This morning in the shower, I was washing my hair and all of a sudden was overcome with the feeling that I was going to fall over/faint so I had to sit down in the shower until this feeling passed. It happened twice more while I was in there.

When I eventually made it out of the bathroom and into the bedroom I had to sit on the floor for half an hour (the bed made me feel giddy??!) until I felt right again.

Not sure if this is something to be too concerned about or if it is just too much blood pumping around my body.

Anybody know?

[ethelina]

Check your latest iron levels (should have had them taken at about 28 weeks) You could be slightly anaemic.

[daisystone]

I am still waiting on my results. Don't see my midwife for another week and a half!

[LittleB]

hows your blood pressure, mine went really low 80/50 in last pg which left me with dizzy spells. Drinking lots of water and eating regularly helped as it kept blood sugar levels up. I'd give your midwife a ring about it though.

[ethelina]

The GP should get a copy sent to them. Ring them and ask. LittleB has a point as well re BP. In fact if its not just the once, go see the GP & get your BP checked, they can check bloods for you as well.