Breathing difficulties

[OldNewMommy]

Hi everyone. I'm 32 weeks , and I am experience shortness of breath. At times it feels like I'm suffocating. Has anyone else experienced this? What did you do for relief?

[zbebout]

I'm 36 weeks and started having trouble breathing a week ago. Its mostly when laying down. My doc told me I'm not drinking enough water. Its gotten a little better but I hate this feeling.

[Ole6mama]

I'm 37 and 7weeks pregnant with baby #6 and I have had that problem often thru pregnancy I have found that sitting up helps especially kind of straight like u practicing posture helps and sitting on edge of bed

[histempo]

That is one of the most common complaints. Particularly if you are short waisted or having a large baby, it can get intense! Be careful when standing up. Don't move quickly, & if you get lightheaded, sit down & rest. Also make sure you are drinking lots of water & that your prenatal contains iron. Sometimes, simply doing those two things will help your blood flow enough to ease the lightheadedness. You should not lie on your back. That can actually be dangerous for both you & baby. Don't worry about the c section. You won't feel anything, & they will monitor your oxygen levels.

[OldNewMommy]

I'm also having a c section. I am wondering the same thing

[Mas23808]

Im havind issues breathing aswell especially  when im laying down on my back. I have my c scetion coming up and thinking how will i be laying  down on my back in theatre and feel this way

[CaptainElle]

Yoga really helps too!

[mags242001]

I meant eat smaller meals n don't sit or lay down after u eat. That helps

[mags242001]

I meant eat smaller meals n don't sit or lay down after u eat. That helps

[mags242001]

I agree with the ladies above. What helps me is exercising.. go for a walk don't lay down it makes it worse since the baby moves further up. N when u eat

[Moluko]

It's normal as baby grows and takes up more space inside.  Try to get in a comfortable position that helps to relieve this.  Also avoid rapid movements.

[jennenglebert]

It's  your growing  baby pushing  on your lungs. Im getting  worse  the further along  i am. Talked to doc yesterday  about it and he said take.it easy.