Does anybody elses heart beat really hard during pregnancy?

[macdat]

Mine is always beating really hard, it's even woken me up once or twice.
Is that normal, or should I be worried?

[SkiptonLass2]

Mine did. Felt like I could feel my pulse in my teeth!

I assumed it was just the system working harder as my bp was always nice and low. I don't think it ever went over 110/70

[ProbablyMe]

Mine does, although like the pp my blood pressure is always fine. I asked my Consultant about it and she said it was normal and due to increased blood volume and the heart working harder. I also get an increased heart rate after eating and she said that's normal too. Bloody annoying sometimes though, wears me out and stops me sleeping sometimes!

[macdat]

Glad to know it's normal, thanks. And yes, it is bloody annoying!

[goodnightdarthvader1]

Yes, feels like a rush of adrenaline. I assumed it was linked to my low iron.

[hebs72]

Yep, me too. After walking up the stairs I can hear my own heartbeat in my ears. It's very weird.

[gamerchick]

Well your heart is pushing more blood around your body but I would still get iron levels checked.

[Sal1977]

Same here, I also asked my consultant about it yesterday. She said its normal due to extra blood etc. BP was normal at 122/78.

It feels almost like palpitations at times and definitely feels like it shoots up after eating (especially sugar!).

Oh the joys eh? 😀

[mrsjskelton]

Yep!! That's why you need to take it easy and avoid over strenuous activity!

[KnitsBakesAndReads]

Yes, me too. My heartbeat is also faster than it was pre-pregnancy. I often find my heart beats really fast after a large meal and it's sometimes made me feel a bit dizzy and in need of a lie down. Like others, I've been told it's just due to you having a higher volume of blood in your body during pregnancy.

[aimees75]

Yes - turns out this is a symptom of anaemia which I have just been diagnosed with. Maybe mention it to your MW so they can check your iron levels.