11 weeks and had funny hot, sweaty, dizzy moment

[Hellymummy]

I got up this morning to make a drink and as I stood boiling the kettle I started to feel funny. Felt hot then sweaty, very sweaty, then legs went to jelly felt like I couldn't walk then felt like I was going to pass out. After about 5 mins and a visit to the loo it was over! What was that??????

I had this several times with DD. My OB/Gyn said it was low blood pressure. He never gave the impression that it was anything to worry about and suggested that eating something sugary would help (which it did). If it happens again though, it's probably worth checking with the GP or midwife. Hope it passes!

Feeling faint is very common in pregnancy, and it's especially likely to happen when you get out of a nice warm bed and stand up - your blood pressure plummets. If it happens again, sit down quickly and put your head between your knees. Better still lie down and put your legs up above the level of your heart. It's all about restoring blood flow to your brain!