Lightheaded/dizzy while sitting - normal?

[Sheldonella]

I'm sitting at my desk and just got a head rush - like when you stand up too quickly - while still sitting. I now feel quite light headed. Is this normal? I'm almost 20 weeks.

[nenehooo]

I've had this throughout. Seems to be completely normal, and I would be able to tell you why if I could get off my 40+1 bum off the sofa to go upstairs and look at my pregnancy book... Not very helpful sorry!

[Sheldonella]

Thanks nenehooo, sounds normal then. I did call a mw in a fit of panic who said she didn't really know but try and put my feet up. I can't go home sick again! Guess I'll just had to put up with it.

[MrsJohnDeere]

Is your BP ok? Could be a sign of Pre-eclampsia?

[Sheldonella]

That's what I was worried about :( She didn't even suggest checking, just mentioned it might be low.

[MrsJohnDeere]

If it carries on I would call again or call the hospital and ask for advice.

[cupcake78]

Rest at lunch time, feet up and eat something. If it continues or gets worse phone your mw

[Ameliac28]

I've been getting very lightheaded even whilst sitting down it's not nice :( my MW said my blood pressure is low so it could be that maybe? make sure you take it easy! she told me to add a little salt in my dinner's not all of them just every now and then and that's meant to help x

[zigwig]

I asked about this last mw appointment. She said it was either anemia - which it wasn't as she checked my bloods, or low bp - which it was. I asked if it was anything to worry about she said no it's normal when pregnant and it'll just make me light headed sometimes. Unless you actually feel like passing out I wouldn't worry and get mw to check iron levels next time you go.

[Sheldonella]

Thanks everyone. I've made an appointment to get my blood pressure checked so hopefully it is nothing serious. Oh, the worries of being pregnant :)

[Sarahplane]

Could it be the way you're sitting? Like if you are maybe leaning forwards a bit? Do you get the same thing with lying on your back? There's a main vein that runs through your abdomen to your head and it could be that you're bunp is restricting it with the way you are sitting. I used to get this when I was larger and it stopped when I lost weight but came back when I was pregnant with my ds.

[Sheldonella]

It did happen when I moved in my chair so that could be it. I will try to sit more straight.

[Marmiteisyummy]

I had this for most of the first trimester and still happens now. But I run a low BP anyway. Make sure you've had plenty to eat and especially drink. Hope you feel better soon.