i cant breath!

vix1989 · Jun 25th, 2009, 07:24 AM

oh god im really struggling!
ive been crying all morning coz my bump ispushing up and i really cant breath right and my heart is beating so fast!
i dont remember feeling like this with my first but OH says i did!
i just cant lay sit or stand were i feel comfortable, its getting me so down!
OH said lets go for a drive to relax you but im worried ill be uncomfy in the car and its not like a car is very comfy anyway!
ive tried pillows everything to make it easier but nothing!
anyone with suggestion would be much appreciated!

FemmeEnceinte · Jun 25th, 2009, 07:30 AM

If your heart is racing and you're short of breath, it's definitely time to call your MW. Are you sure it's bump and not your chest tightening or a pressure on your chest? Not to cause alarm, but it could be a similar feeling.

Chaos · Jun 25th, 2009, 07:33 AM

Gah I had this a couple of days ago. I just could not catch my breath *all* day.

Try some different positions on the floor to get bean to shift. Try all fours (like doggy) and tilt your pelvis to and forth.

I hope baby moves soon!!

lexy604 · Jun 25th, 2009, 08:23 AM

I get this sometimes and it freaks me out everytime try to relax I know its hard because basic instinct is panic which makes it worse hope baby moves to a comfier spot xoxo

vix1989 · Jun 25th, 2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Chaos

Gah I had this a couple of days ago. I just could not catch my breath *all* day.

Try some different positions on the floor to get bean to shift. Try all fours (like doggy) and tilt your pelvis to and forth.

I hope baby moves soon!!

ive just tried the position you recommended it helped a little, but made me feel a little dizzy and sick lol
the worse thing is ive started with back ache now just to add to it all lol

vix1989 · Jun 25th, 2009, 10:16 AM

o god its come back again!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mummy~L · Jun 25th, 2009, 10:50 AM

I have just started feeling breathless and the first time it happened I paniced which made it even worse. Hope it gets better for you and try and sty relaxed (easier said then done, I know!) xxx

loopdido · Jun 25th, 2009, 11:21 AM

Hi

Is it definately due to bubs being high up and squashing your chest? I only ask as the shortness of breath and heart beating fast are symptoms of anaemia! You may need a blood test to check? easily fixed if that's what it is - so don't panic.

helen0381 · Jun 25th, 2009, 14:02 PM

I had this hun, it turned out I was anaemic so ive been on iron tablets for weeks and it made me so much better. I mean, you can get breathless due to the baby squashing everything, but I couldnt catch my breath at all and it was scary.
Speak to your midwife, they might do your bloods early to check.

xx

vix1989 · Jun 26th, 2009, 11:47 AM

already had em done i am anaemic but been on iron tablets for 3 weeks

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vix1989 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: East yorkshire, england Posts: 6,200	i cant breath! oh god im really struggling! ive been crying all morning coz my bump ispushing up and i really cant breath right and my heart is beating so fast! i dont remember feeling like this with my first but OH says i did! i just cant lay sit or stand were i feel comfortable, its getting me so down! OH said lets go for a drive to relax you but im worried ill be uncomfy in the car and its not like a car is very comfy anyway! ive tried pillows everything to make it easier but nothing! anyone with suggestion would be much appreciated!

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Jun 25th, 2009, 07:30 AM	#2
FemmeEnceinte Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,903	If your heart is racing and you're short of breath, it's definitely time to call your MW. Are you sure it's bump and not your chest tightening or a pressure on your chest? Not to cause alarm, but it could be a similar feeling.

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Jun 25th, 2009, 07:33 AM	#3
Chaos Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,942	Gah I had this a couple of days ago. I just could not catch my breath all day. Try some different positions on the floor to get bean to shift. Try all fours (like doggy) and tilt your pelvis to and forth. I hope baby moves soon!!

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Jun 25th, 2009, 08:23 AM	#4
lexy604 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Burnaby B.C Posts: 1,954	I get this sometimes and it freaks me out everytime try to relax I know its hard because basic instinct is panic which makes it worse hope baby moves to a comfier spot xoxo

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Jun 25th, 2009, 10:16 AM	#6
vix1989 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: East yorkshire, england Posts: 6,200	o god its come back again!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Mummy~L Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 3,365	I have just started feeling breathless and the first time it happened I paniced which made it even worse. Hope it gets better for you and try and sty relaxed (easier said then done, I know!) xxx

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Jun 25th, 2009, 11:21 AM	#8
loopdido Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 1,650	Hi Is it definately due to bubs being high up and squashing your chest? I only ask as the shortness of breath and heart beating fast are symptoms of anaemia! You may need a blood test to check? easily fixed if that's what it is - so don't panic.

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Jun 25th, 2009, 14:02 PM	#9
helen0381 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,762	I had this hun, it turned out I was anaemic so ive been on iron tablets for weeks and it made me so much better. I mean, you can get breathless due to the baby squashing everything, but I couldnt catch my breath at all and it was scary. Speak to your midwife, they might do your bloods early to check. xx

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Jun 26th, 2009, 11:47 AM	#10
vix1989 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: East yorkshire, england Posts: 6,200	already had em done i am anaemic but been on iron tablets for 3 weeks

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