Pregnancy Discomforts

Breathlessness and Fainting
 

During pregnancy, your growing baby causes the lung capacity to lessen, by taking up space, thus causing breathlessness. If this happens, it is a good idea to relax and breathe as deeply and as slowly as you can.
Low blood pressure is fairly common in pregnancy and is due to the increase in blood flow to the uterus and a decrease in the return of blood from the lower part of the body. This often causes the expectant mom to feel giddy or faint. Anaemia could also be a cause of fainting, so it is important to have your haemoglobin levels routinely tested.

• Avoid standing for long periods or sitting or standing up very suddenly.
• Eat smaller meals more often to prevent lowered blood sugar.
• On feeling faint, try and resume a sitting or lying position as soon as possible, but remember not to lie flat on your back.

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