Short of breath?

[Munchkin30]

Hey all,

I'm only 6 weeks but I'm feeling really short of breath. Not necessarily when I'm running about, just lying around watching telly. I think I've got a bit if a cold which isn't helping but is it normal or should I be worried?

Thanks all xxx

 

[annie1983]

Anaemia can cause this, I wondered why I felt like this too. I had bloods done which confimed im pretty anaemic and doc said that's why ! It could be something else entirely so I would definitely see your gp just to be safe

 

[Hopefulagain]

I feel this sometimes. Infact, it was one of the first things I noticed with my second pregnancy, although I did not notice it with my ectopic. Because I did not realize that I was pregnant at the time, I thought maybe I was nervous to be speaking in front of people which made absolutely no sense (I am a high school teacher of 15 years and it was the first week of school). It was later that I connected it to my pregnancy. I have it this time too.

 

[Munchkin30]

I might go to the drs just to check. I was wondering if I might just be tense and anxious but it's been going on a while.

 

[Flake-y]

I had that throughout my last pregnancy, got much worse at the end though. I think it was just my lungs running out of room & getting a bit squished.

 

[Munchkin30]

Yes flakey if expect it at the end but 6 weeks?? Did yours start this early? X

 

[Hopefulagain]

I think for me, its because of the increased blood flow throughout my body and my heart working harder.

 

[Elizabean]

I had it early on, about 5-7 weeks, and I sometimes still get it if I lay on my side in bed on a slightly odd angle. It's probably totally normal and as you said may be made worse by your cold, but ask your doctor if it worries you.

 

[MrsNegri]

Hi...

I'm not very pregnant at the moment and SOB was one of my first symptoms at just under 4 weeks.

Pregnancy can irritate your allergies more and I just put it down to that. I can't climb the stairs in my house without having to stop and catch my breath at the top!

 

[schnoodle]

I have thi and have had it since we found out. I was admitted to hospital with HG. And was told its normal in first and last trimester due to your heart working harder to pump blood to your uterus x

 

[callypygous]

I've had shortness of breath since 5 weeks preggo. I even get short of breath just eating! I was told it was a normal preggo symptom and not to worry.

 

[mrscurtis]

Omg!! I started having shortness of breath and have been driving myself crazy worried about it. Mentioned it to my OB and she said it was likely due to anxiety. I am so glad to hear I'm not alone. On the other hand, not excited to see it only gets worse toward the end. :/

Any suggestions for relief?