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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Breathlessness!

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Maz91 · 26/05/2020 04:32

Anyone else struggling with breathlessness? I'm 24 weeks and the slightest exertion makes me pant for ages! Even eating. It's worst in the mornings- just yawning will trigger a coughing fit which will take hours to settle down. Occasionally the shortness of breath makes me panic a little as I feel I can't get enough oxygen into my lungs...not sure if anyone can relate. Any tips on how to minimise this? I've read it's normal during pregnancy.

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mrs87 · 26/05/2020 06:16

25 weeks here and I'm the same! I find mine is worse during the night and when I first wake up in the morning - my chest feels tight and it sparks a coughing fit when I roll over/sit up. No coughing during the day but definitely breathless just walking around, up the stairs etc. Like you, it just feels like I can't get enough oxygen in - worse when I'm lying down. When I get into bed at night my breathing is so loud and heavy for a while!

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