Breathlessness

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McBaby · 21/02/2014 07:17

I have been struggling to breathe most of the night and can hear my heart pounding. I am 31 weeks so presumably the baby is just in a position pressing on my lungs it's just v unpleasant. Is any one experiencing this I don't remember this form last time!

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Dappydongle · 21/02/2014 07:18

Please call your midwife ASAP.

Loopylouu · 21/02/2014 09:00

I agree, I think you need to be seen.

I get breathless/have heart palpitations but I am 34 weeks with a breech baby who is trying to push her head out via my ribcage. But it's only mild. If you are having real trouble breathing, you should go for a checkover.

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McBaby · 21/02/2014 12:59

All checked over including bloods and ECG. A fine except still struggling to breathe.

Baby is not massive and is head down so no one knows why just have to go back if it gets worse.

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eurochick · 21/02/2014 13:00

No anaemia?

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McBaby · 21/02/2014 13:03

Iron levels are on low side but not anemic.

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Mummytobe2014 · 21/02/2014 13:08

McBaby I had something similar and hospital couldn't find anything so went to my gp who said I had chest infection, gave me anti biotics and an inhaler. The minute I used the inhaler my breathing was so much better and I no longer felt restricted. I couldn't sleep before hand and was getting really anxious but now I haven't experienced it since. I would go to your gp and ask them.
I know how horrible it feels I just couldn't catch my breath.

HeavenK76 · 21/02/2014 17:06

I feel the same and I'm only 17 weeks
can't eat as well.

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