dizziness

[rozzerz]

Hi, it's my first pregnancy and I've a traditional December rotten cold. I've been feeling dizzy and had to come home from work - scared I'll fall and hurt the wee guy! Should I be worried? Or is it just bebecause I'm run down and not sleeping too well? Thanks!

[sepa]

I had dizziness/light headedness a while ago and went to Drs. The pee test thing (for infections etc) came back fine. The dr told me to drink more water and since I have upped it I don't get the dizziness/light headedness

[wellthatdidntgotoplan]

For me it was dehydration and low blood pressure that caused the dizziness. I'd recommend drinking plenty and getting up very slowly. Rest up.

[rozzerz]

Thanks. I probably do need to drink more water at work. I'm on my feet all day and don't always get proper breaks.

[Misskatie123456]

Get some iron tablets could be abit anemic. I had it with my daughter I fainted and was so scared I never went out alone xx

[lornathewizzard]

Fainting/dizziness is common in pregnancy but not nice! Low blood pressure was a cause for me, although I had low BP and have previously fainted before I was pregnant also.
Make sure you're not too hot, that you're eating well/regularly and drinking plenty. I used to eat ready salted crisps as I think the salt is meant to help.
If you're worried about anaemia the GP or midwife can check iron levels for you.

[GoApeShit]

Drink more water and eat a little something (healthy!) every two hours. Worked for me.

[deathb4decaf]

Was low blood pressure and a bit of anaemia for me too

[rozzerz]

Thanks everyone! I'm back at the midwife next week and getting (yet more) blood tests done anyway so I'll mention it to her then. In the meantime I shall try to get regular breaks so I can eat and drink.