28 weeks gettin horrible tightness on my chest and feeling panicky

[Naomilouise1992]

Hey is anyone else feeling like this?? I'm in bed and feel like iv got something tied acrund my chest, and feel a bit panicky and sick, I don't feel depressed or anything. Just don't know where this has come from it's happend a few times over the last few weeks? Help please xxx

If it's chest pain related then please call NHS direct. I hope you feel better soon.

It's not chest pain. I just feel like someone's sat onit dead heavy and tight. I'm just gunna have a brew and relax see if I feel any better. I think it felt like a little panic attack (iv never had one before) so not too sure. Thankyou. Xxxx

I've had that frequently in a previous pregnancy. I was advised to try sitting up straight with your hands stretched up over your head. It stretches out your rib cage and makes more room for your lungs. Again I was told something is probably sat against them as there is less room so lungs not expanding fully.

When the baby starts to engage it eases off. For me it was about 32 weeks.

Obviously, if you are worried, really uncomfortable or have actual chest pain get checked out!