ask: Is it normal to feel lightheaded, dizzy, and short of breath in pregnancy?
I am a very fit person. You can see from my profile that I am a fitness professional, and I have a video for prenatal exercise. I exercise every day and have never had a heart problem. But for the last couple of days, I have been short of breath, dizzy, and lightheaded. I couldn't stand for most of the day Sunday or Monday. When I did, I felt suddenly winded. Is this normal? If not, what could the problem be? With 5 weeks left in my pregnancy, is this going to continue to be normal?
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Yes! After all, your body is trying to support two people. Plus, you're now getting ready for the arrival of your baby. I think the last trimester, particularly the last month, was the hardest to get through.
I remember feeling winded, dizziness when rising from a chair, and so light-headed that I would forget what I was doing. OK, so now my hubby blames that on menopause, LOL!
Just take it easy. You're fit enough that I'm sure you'll be fine over these last few weeks.
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May 5, 2009 - 7:14pmThis Comment
Girl, thanks for asking! Girl #2!
May 6, 2009 - 4:08am