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Introduction: Some time ago, a friend of the editor mentioned to the editor that I don't know why, since I was pregnant, I always felt that my chest was very stuffy and suffocated, and I felt that I couldn't breathe in the next second. And this abnormal feeling also made friends feel very worried, afraid that there was a problem with their heart or other parts of their body.
When it comes to the discomfort of chest tightness and shortness of breath during pregnancy, in fact, many pregnant women will have a similar experience, and often feel breathless in the process of pregnancy, so what is the reason for this? Is something really happening to our bodies?
In fact, there are many reasons for chest tightness and shortness of breath during pregnancy, and the causes of different pregnancy stages are different, but most of them are normal. Here I will explain to you the chest tightness and shortness of breath in several situations, and the corresponding relief methods:
1. Discomfort caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy
In the first trimester, due to changes in the body's hormone levels, after the progesterone index in the body increases, it will stimulate and affect the respiratory function of the pregnant mother's lungs, which in turn will lead to the problem of rapid heartbeat and difficulty breathing. This is a relatively common discomfort reaction in the first trimester, and it will gradually improve after the body becomes familiar with the pregnancy status in the later stage.
Relief method: In the face of such a situation, pregnant mothers usually need to pay more attention to rest, and when they feel unwell, they can lie half-on on the sofa or bed, which can relieve the feeling of chest tightness.
Second, the side effects of excessive morning sickness
If morning sickness in the first trimester is particularly serious, it may lead to electrolyte imbalances in the pregnant mother's body, and the body will also have some tiredness, difficulty breathing, and palpitations.
Relief methods: appropriate electrolyte supplementation to maintain the balance of body fluids, while adjusting the individual's daily diet, trying to alleviate the reaction of morning sickness, and taking more vitamins and proteins to maintain the balanced absorption of nutrients in the body.
3. Iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy
In the second trimester, especially in the third trimester, some pregnant mothers may have iron deficiency problems, and even lead to symptoms of anemia during pregnancy, which will weaken the body's blood oxygen circulation, and then cause dizziness, weakness, palpitations, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing, which are all adverse symptoms caused by physical anemia.
Relief method: during pregnancy to appropriately increase iron intake, eat more foods with high iron content such as animal liver, cherries, etc., in the second and third trimesters, the body's iron deficiency increases, then it is also necessary to meet the body's needs through additional iron supplementation.
Fourth, the compression of the chest cavity by fetal growth
In the third trimester, the growth of the fetus will continue to squeeze the space in the chest cavity of the pregnant mother, and the space of the lungs will become smaller, so the expansion of the lungs and the amount of oxygen intake will be affected, and then there will be chest tightness and difficulty breathing.
Relief method: At this time, the pregnant mother can change her breathing rhythm, use a shallow breathing method to increase the amount of oxygen, and appropriately adjust the daily posture to keep breathing smoother. Usually, you can increase a moderate amount of soothing exercise, such as walking, gymnastics, etc., which can improve the individual's cardiopulmonary function.
5. Poor breathing in a closed environment
After pregnancy, the pregnant mother's body will become very sensitive, especially in some environments with poor air conditions, and often feel that breathing is not smooth. If the home environment is relatively closed or in a crowded place, its own air quality is not good and the oxygen content is small, which will affect the normal breathing of pregnant mothers.
Relief methods: Try to increase the time of outdoor activities, go to nature to breathe fresh air, can promote blood oxygen exchange in the lungs, but also relax the nervous body and mind during pregnancy. In addition, when indoors, we should also pay attention to opening windows frequently for ventilation to maintain indoor air circulation.
Important: Chest tightness and shortness of breath during pregnancy are relatively common problems, and changes in hormone levels during pregnancy, excessive morning sickness, iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy, fetal growth squeeze of organ space and the surrounding poor air environment may cause the pregnant mother to be breathless, and timely adjustments need to be made to improve the pregnant mother's breathing problems.
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