palpitations?

[dina.marie]

i never really had these before but ive had them a few times over the last week. do u think its just me being a bit stressed?

 

[babyblonde]

Could well be hun!

Although, I wonder if it could also be to do with your blood pressure? I could feel my heart beating really hard when my blood pressure dropped (cos it's working twice as hard to keep your BP stable).

Might be worth getting it checked out if it continues

 

[dina.marie]

thanks hun. just had a bad one, theyr a bit scary!

 

[babyblonde]

See if it helps lying down with your feet in the air - and drink plenty.

 

[EllieBelle]

They are very common and a normal part of pregnancy, and unfortunately they can get worse as your pregnancy prgoresses, they are a combination of your body producing more blood, and your heart having to work extra hard to pump it around your body!

When I first got them they felt how I imagine an anxiety attack to feel like.........but I wasnt anxious

Absolutely nothing to worry about........I find putting my arms above my head and breathing slowly can help!

 

[Tasha20]

I suffered with them in Olivia's pregnancy, and towards the end got quite bad and still continued for a few weeks after birth, it was horrid.

I have only had them once or twice this time, and I hope it stays thats way!